Physical Therapist I - Inpatient Acute Care (TEMP)

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine seeks a contingent/PRN Physical Therapist on the Medical-Surgical Acute Care team. The position entails evaluating and treating patients using physical modalities and exercises, interpreting prescriptions, and developing personalized treatment plans.

A Michigan Physical Therapy license is required, with a Bachelor's degree and clinical internship. Master’s or DPT is preferred. Hybrid or mobile/remote work may be available at the department’s discretion.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and completion of a clinical internship are necessary.
• A current Michigan Physical Therapy license is necessary.
• This Classification requires registration, certification, or licensure with the appropriate agency as identified on the Primary Source Verification Matrix.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, disorders, and disabilities using physical modalities and exercises.
• Interpret prescriptions and develop treatment plans.
• Instruct patients in home exercise programs.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Clinical Internship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Current Michigan Physical Therapy license

Registration or licensure with appropriate agency

Job description

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.

Job Summary

This is a contingent/PRN position on the Medical-Surgical Acute Care team. The employee filling this position will be scheduled on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, disorders, and disabilities using physical modalities and exercises.


• Interpret prescriptions and develop treatment plans.


• Instruct patients in home exercise programs.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and completion of a clinical internship are necessary.


• A current Michigan Physical Therapy license is necessary.


• This Classification requires registration, certification, or licensure with the appropriate agency as identified on the Primary Source Verification Matrix.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's or DPT degree in physical therapy.

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.

Work Schedule

The schedule may include both weekends and weekdays.

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. 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.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.