Job Title
Physical Therapist - Inpatient Adult and Pediatric Acute Care Team Rotator
Job ID
253300
Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Modes of Work
Onsite
Job Title
Physical Therapist
Appointing Department
MM Peds Acute Care
Posting Begin Date
11/20/2024
Posting End Date
12/04/2024
Date Closed
 
FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Summary

 

Evaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, disorders and disabilities, to relieve pain, develop or restore function and enhance maximum performance.

This position rotates 1 year on each of the following teams: Adult Medical/surgical, Adult Cardiovascular, and Pediatric Teams. The position will start on the pediatric team. 

In this position you will evaluate and treat patients from newborn to geriatrics including all diagnoses within the inpatient hospital setting.

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*

 
  • Interpret referrals and ensure necessary precautions are identified so that appropriate physicaltherapy evaluation and treatment can be provided.
  • Develop focused individually designed treatmentplans based on the patient’s functional goals.
  • Utilizes independent clinical decision makingto progress patients and modify treatment dependingupon the patient’s needsand medical status.
  • Monitor patients throughout the provision of treatment and respond appropriately to changes inpatient 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 physicaltherapy.
  • Process patient care orders using the electronicordering system may be required in certain areas.

Required Qualifications*

 
  • Master's or DPT degree in physical therapy or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Satisfactory completion of an internship program 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment 
  • Possession of a current State license to practice physical therapy in Michigan. This position can be underfilled with a candidate that does not yet have possession of a current State license to practice physical therapy in Michigan.

Work Schedule

 

This position will include a permanent weekend day as well as some holiday hours.

Modes of Work

 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

 

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

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.

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.

Application Deadline

 

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

 

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.