Physical Therapist

Job Summary

Pediatric physical therapist position to provide direct patient care for the pediatric and adult inpatients. This position is team-oriented working with other disciplines including OT, SLP & TR. Therapist needs to be comfortable working in a team atmosphere. Therapist will be responsible to evaluate infants, children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults with a variety of neurological and orthopedic disorders and disabilities. Therapist will provide direct patient care utilizing treatment designed to restore and maximize performance using appropriate exercise and modalities.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• Interpret referrals and ensure necessary precautions are identified so that appropriate physicaltherapy evaluation and treatment can be provided.
• Develop focused individually designed treatmentplans based on the patient's functional goals.
• Utilizes independent clinical decision makingto progress patients and modify treatment dependingupon the patient's needsand medical status.
• Monitor patients throughout the provision of treatment and respond appropriately to changes inpatient status.
• Instruct patients and their families in home treatment programs.• Maintain records of patient evaluation, treatment and discharge status.
• May conduct research under the guidance of a Physical Therapy Director.• May conduct special projects contributing to teaching materials and procedures used in physicaltherapy.
• Process patient care orders using the electronicordering system may be required in certain areas.

Required Qualifications*

• Master's or DPT degree in physical therapy or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Satisfactory completion of an internship program
• Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment
• Possession of a current State license to practice physical therapy in Michigan. This position can be underfilled with a candidate that does not yet have possession of a current State license to practice physical therapy in Michigan.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

253300

Working Title

Physical Therapist

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Peds Acute Care

Posting Begin/End Date

8/19/2024 - 8/26/2024

Career Interest

Patient Care Services
Physical/Occupational Therapy