A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Michigan Medicine Brighton Center for Specialty Care Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center Therapy is currently seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented physical therapist who will share the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees.  The ideal candidate will be  experienced in the treatment of orthopedic extremity injuries and have experience and comfort working in an acute short stay unit setting.  This position will split time in our CMC therapy clinic and short stay unit total joint program.  The physical therapist will be responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in both of the aforementioned settings.  Excellent service and teamwork are an expected and integral part of our clinical culture.

• 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.
• 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 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.

• Qualified candidates should have 3-5+ years of rehabilitation experience with orthopedic injuries and conditions, and postoperative care and 1-3+ years experience in a short stay unit setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in patient care and treatment with a strong focus on manual interventions therapeutic exercise programming.
• 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.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Coverage of same-day appointments and open/close clinic schedule hours.
   

The clinic hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am ? 7:00 pm.
The short stay unit hours may extend beyond 7:00 pm; hours variable to meet the needs of patient care.
 

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 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.

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.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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