"Physical Therapist"

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.

• Interpret referrals and ensure necessary precautions are identified so that appropriate physical therapy evaluation and treatment can be provided.
• Develop focused individually designed treatment plans based on the patient?s functional goals.
• Utilizes independent clinical decision making to progress patients and modify treatment depending upon the patient?s needs and medical status.
• Monitor patients throughout the provision of treatment and respond appropriately to changes in patient status.
• Collaborate with a PTA to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Instruct patients and their families in home treatment programs.
• Document patient evaluation, treatment and discharge status clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.
• Stay current with best practices and continuing education in physical therapy.
• May conduct research under the guidance of a Physical Therapy Director.
• May conduct special projects contributing to teaching materials and procedures used in physical therapy.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• If licensed prior to 2016: Bachelor's 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
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification

• Demonstrated proficiency in patient care and treatment
• Passion for rehabilitation and helping patients regain independence
• Collaborative mindset and positive attitude to contribute to a high-performing multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Outpatient experience treating patients with general orthopedic, spine, acute and chronic conditions, non-neurologic balance/falls, and temporomandibular dysfunctions

Full-time (40 hours/week). Specific hours are to be determined. Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

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.