"Physical Therapist Assistant"

Seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individuals who will share the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees. Excellent service and teamwork is an expected and integral part of our clinic culture.

The University Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy team is in the heart of the main University of Michigan Hospital. We serve a diverse patient population, including U-M staff and faculty, students, as well as the broader community. Our clinic specializes in treating spine/orthopedic conditions, TMJ dysfunction, balance/falls, and vestibular disorders. We support a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where patient access and high-quality care is our top priority.

Responsibilities:

• Provides treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, following focused treatment plan based on established goals.
• Monitors patients' response to treatment and modifies treatment as necessary.
• Instructs patients in physical therapy activities and in the use of equipment.
• Identifies the need for home treatment programs; plans and instructs the patient and family / caregivers in home treatment programs.
• Assists in orientation and training of new staff and volunteers.
• Supervises physical therapy assistant students.

Required Qualifications:

• Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's degree from an accredited program
• Current licensure as a PTA in the State of Michigan
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• This position requires Primary Source Verification

Desired Qualifications:

• Outpatient experience treating patients with general orthopedic, spine, acute and chronic pain conditions, and non-neurologic balance/falls.
• Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment
• A passion for rehabilitation and helping patients regain independence
• A collaborative mindset and positive attitude to contribute to a high-performing multidisciplinary team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Full time (40 hours per week). Specific hours are to be determined. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 7am-5:30pm

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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.