Job Summary
To evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic spine complaints to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance, using physical modalities and exercise as prescribed by a physician. The ideal candidate would have 2-5 years or more of outpatient orthopedic experience with a strong interest in teamwork and collaboration.
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*
This position is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with spine, and general orthopedic complaints to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance, using physical modalities and exercise as prescribed by a physician.
Required Qualifications*
- Master's or DPT degree in physical therapy or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
- Satisfactory completion of an internship program is necessary.
- Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment is necessary.
- Possession of a current state license to practice physical therapy in Michigan is necessary.
- Experience with Ortho/Spine is required.
Graduate Non-Certified Patient Care Technician (Underfill) Qualifications:
- Post-Graduate learning as applicable and actively pursuing the appropriate certification/registration/licensure for their profession is required.
Desired Qualifications*
General orthopedic/Spine outpatient experience or Orthopedic Residency program completion is preferred.
Licensure & Certification
Possession of a current state license to practice physical therapy in Michigan is necessary.
Work Schedule
This position is 40 hours a week with a requirement to be part of our closing team. Our clinic is open 7 Am to 7 PM M-F, currently no weekend clinic hours. There is an option for 8 or 10 hour days which will determine start times. Final determination of schedule will be made during the interview process.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
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.