Physical Therapy Residency: Acute Care, Mentored Training

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit offers a physical therapy residency designed to advance clinical skills in acute care. The resident conducts PT evaluations, diagnoses movement dysfunction, and uses treatments to improve mobility and function under mentorship.

The program is ABPTRFE-accredited, provides mentorship hours and educational time, and prepares graduates for the ABPTS board exam. Residents are employed full-time with salary support during the residency.

Qualifications

• Requires a CAPTE-accredited degree (Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy).
• Must be eligible for Michigan licensure prior to cohort start; licensure by deadline is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs PT evaluation and plans care.
• Documents care and billing per department standards.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and care teams to ensure optimal patient care.
• Mentors staff and delegates tasks in line with MI licensure rules.
• Maintains clinical productivity and participates in program development.

Skills

Patient assessment

Collaboration

Documentation

Clinical supervision

Education

Masters or Doctorate in PT (CAPTE)

Michigan licensure eligibility

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit offers a physical therapy residency designed to advance clinical skills in acute care. The resident conducts PT evaluations, diagnoses movement dysfunction, and uses treatments to improve mobility and function under mentorship.

The program is ABPTRFE-accredited, provides mentorship hours and educational time, and prepares graduates for the ABPTS board exam. Residents are employed full-time with salary support during the residency.