Physical Therapist

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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.

Job Summary

Michigan Medicine  NHC CMC Therapy-MedSport is currently seeking a Sports Physical Therapist experienced in the  treatment of orthopedic extremity injuries and conditions for active individuals from the pediatric to geriatric populations at our Northville Health Center Facility. This position also encompasses duties supervising the strength and conditioning, performance enhancement, and injury prevention programming of a local national young women’s soccer club. The Physical Therapist is also responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in a high volume, sports medicine setting.

Candidate is expected to plan, implement, evaluate and modify treatment programs for patients in a sports medicine team approach; provide direct patient care using physical therapy procedures and modalities; instruct patients in use of prescribed equipment and home exercise programs; maintain records of patient condition and physical therapy procedures/modalities; serve as consultant to physical therapists, athletic trainers, physical therapy assistants and other health care professionals concerning clinical problems and/or procedures; conduct special projects/in-services as directed; participate in teaching of physical therapy/athletic training students.

Mission Statement

The University of Michigan Health System 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.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

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.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Required Qualifications*

Bachelors Degree or Post Baccalaureate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program is required.

Eligible for Physical Therapy License in the State of Michigan and obtain the license within three months from date of hire.

Desired Qualifications*

Qualified candidates should have 1-3 years of sports medicine rehabilitation experience with orthopedic injuries and conditions, postoperative patient care along with strong manual skills. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and/or Athletic Training background and/or Board-Certified Sports Specialist. A soccer background is preferred, but not necessary.

Work Schedule

Hours/Week:  40 hours/week (4-8 hours per week directly with local soccer club; seasonally)

Shift within clinic hours of 7:00 AM-7:30 PM Monday through Friday, shift to be determined

Saturday hours may be needed if clinic hours are expanded

Coverage hours for the soccer team would be in evenings and intermittently weekends. 

Background Screening

University of Michigan Health System 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.

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.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including Michigan Medicine, by the start of the fall term on August 30, 2021.  This includes those working or learning remotely.  More information on this policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the U-M Dearborn and U-M Flint websites.