PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST - (TEMP) Brighton Center for Specialty Care

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What You'll Do

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist at Michigan Medicine, you will evaluate and treat infants, children, adolescents, and teenagers with a variety of neurological and orthopedic disorders and disabilities. You will provide treatments individually designed for each patient to restore and maximize performance using appropriate pediatric exercises and modalities. Our Peds PTs are a deeply dynamic group of experts who work together as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive experience for our patients and their families. If you are passionate about rehab care, in particular with pediatric treatments, please apply today.

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.

Who We Are

The Brighton Center for Specialty Care is the newest University of Michigan Ambulatory Care facility dedicated to providing high quality health care services for adults and children. The brand new 2-story facility is located at 7500 Challis Rd. Brighton, MI. We are actively seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individuals who will share in the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees.

Responsibilities*

• 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.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or MSPT or DPT degree is necessary 
• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Program and Clinical Internship is necessary
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of experience in pediatric physical therapy

Work Schedule

This is a 40 hour per week contingent position with desired timeframe of May through September 2024. Clinic hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7A-7P, no weekend or holiday requirement.  

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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