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.

The Brighton Center for Specialty Care opened in 2018 and provides high quality health care services for adults and children. The 2-story facility is located in Brighton, MI. We are actively seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individual who will share in the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees. This individual will evaluate and treat patients with spine diseases, injuries, disorders and disabilities; relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance using physical therapy procedures and exercise; and assist in classroom and clinical testing.

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.

Why join the Michigan Medicine Ambulatory Physical Therapy Team?

We are a premier center for comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with acute, sub-acute and chronic back and neck pain that affects their health and productivity. As part of the interdisciplinary care team, you will utilize cutting-edge treatments to maximize the health, function and quality of life for our patients. Join our team and become part of a nationally recognized team of experts.

What perks and benefits can you look forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings
• Generous PTO program
• Exposure to innovative and new state of the art technology
• Preceptorship opportunities with PT Students
• Excellent team environment with positive work culture.
• You will have the opportunity to advance your skills in desired specialties

• 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.

What skills will you master?

• You will learn to thoroughly evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic spine and musculoskeletal conditions.
• You will master the basic concepts of major treatment paradigms with support to pursue advanced certifications.
• You will have the opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge by working in a rich learning environment with experts in the field of spine and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
• You will have program development and leadership opportunities as we expand specialty programs and skilled therapy services in this area.
• You will feel confident in clinical decision making to progress patients and modify treatment based on the patient's needs, medical status and multiple comorbidities.
• You may supervise PT assistants and act as a Clinical Instructor/Preceptor for physical therapy students.
• You will have exposure to a wide variety of age groups and diagnoses that will challenge your clinical reasoning skills.

• 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.

• Experience in patient treatment and management related to orthopedic spinal care is helpful.
• Board certification, and/or manual therapy certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience treating orthopaedic spine patients.

This position is full-time, working Monday through Friday - Day Shift.

Clinic hours 7:00am-7:00pm.

Schedule to be determined.

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 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.

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.