Physical Therapist - Cards Acute Care

To evaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, disorders, and disabilities, to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.

This will be a full-time position on the Cardiovascular Acute Care PT Team. We are looking for therapists interested in a variety of patient populations that include Orthopedic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Medicine, Cardiology, and Pulmonary Medicine. We have a structured orientation process for each new area with ongoing mentoring by both Senior Therapists and APTA Board Certified Specialists in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy.

• If licensed prior to 2016: Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy or basic MS.
• If licensed on or after 2016: Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT).
• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Program and Clinical Internship
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• This position requires Primary Source Verification.

Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment.

Experience in an acute care setting at an academic medical center or large tertiary hospital; new graduates with strong clinical rotations will be considered.

Schedule to be determined but will include one weekend day as part of the regular schedule, plus occasional holidays.

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

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.