PHYSICAL THERAPIST TEMPORARY ACUTE PEDS

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution seeks a Physical Therapist for temporary work in pediatric care. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients in an acute care setting, providing education, and demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills. Candidates must possess a physical therapy license and relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current State license to practice physical therapy in Michigan.
• Satisfactory completion of an internship program.
• Acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat pediatric and adult inpatients.
• Provide patient education.
• Work various weekday or weekend hours.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Team collaboration

Patient treatment

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Master's or DPT degree preferred

Job description

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Contingent Physical Therapist is needed to work various weekday or weekend hours. Evaluate and treat pediatric and adult inpatients in the Mott Children's Hospital. Provide patient treatment and education. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a team.

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.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree (Master's or DPT degree in physical therapy or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred)
• Possession of a current State license to practice physical therapy in Michigan
• Satisfactory completion of an internship program and acute care experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment

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.

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. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Opening ID

264865

Working Title

PHYSICAL THERAPIST TEMPORARY ACUTE PEDS

Job Title

PHYSICAL THER II (TEMP)

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Peds Acute Care Therapy

Posting Begin/End Date

6/11/2025 - 6/25/2025

Patient Care Services
Physical/Occupational Therapy
Temporary Job Opening