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.

Under direct supervision from a Registered Nurse or other designated supervision, perform routine treatment procedures in accordance with established protocols. Instruct patients in therapeutic activities. Including ambulation, and use of equipment and home exercise program. Observe and report patient conditions; document treatment as well as patient progress.

Participate in other patient mobility-based duties as delegated/assigned by the Registered Nurse, Occupational and/or Physical Therapists in the provision of mobility tasks to Inpatients on the adult Orthopaedic floor. This includes tasks such as providing assistance with bed mobility, transfers and functional mobility skills; coaching on precautions and proper equipment use; monitoring vital signs, preparing room environment and equipment tasks; encouraging exercises as outlined from Registered Nurses, Orthopedic pathways, and Physical Therapists as well as assisting with multidisciplinary communication.

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.

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

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Training
• No lifting restrictions.
• Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities which include moving, transporting and positioning patients and equipment as well as constantly positioning self to provide patient care related duties.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Ability to read, write, follow oral and written instructions and identify underlying mobility principles, ability to reason and make judgements as well adapt to change in routine.
• Excellent public contact skills, i.e. courteous, tactful, friendly and works well with others.
• Ability to take direction and work independently in an ever-changing and potentially stressful environment.
• Special physical requirements; Walks and stands throughout the day, lifts/pushes equipment and patients.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills
• Basic Computer Knowledge.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support training
• Two years' work experience as a Patient Care Technician or Rehabilitation Technician, or Physical Therapy Assistant background.  

This is a 20 hour a week position; Sunday - Saturday. Evening shifts, availability required. Job Schedule may fluctuate per patient and department needs.

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.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Service Employees International Union - Healthcare Michigan (SEIU), which represents bargaining unit members in 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.

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.

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