Physical Therapy Assistant

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Summary

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. Excellent service and teamwork is an expected and integral part of the Northville Health Center culture. 

We are currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant to join our interdisciplinary musculoskeletal team.  The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting the physical therapist in the care and treatment of patients with orthopedic musculoskeletal dysfunction, injury, and/or disability.   Physical Therapy Assistants will assess the patient's day to day progress and will report findings to the physical therapist. They will also implement and modify treatment programs as the patient progresses, with the guidance from the physical therapist.

This position can be filled after the initial 7 day posting period.

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.

Responsibilities*

• Provide treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, following focused treatment plan based on established goals.
• Monitors patients' response to treatment and modifies treatment as necessary.
• Assist Physical Therapists in carrying out complex procedures and programs.
• Instruct patients in physical therapy activities and in the use of equipment.
• Identify the need for home treatment programs; plan and instruct the patient and family / caregivers in home treatment programs.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff and volunteers.
• Supervise physical therapy assistant students.

Required Qualifications*

• Associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant approved program.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Current CPR and first aid certification.
• Strong communication skills, proficiency in manual therapy, and implementation of therapeutic exercise programs are necessary. 
• 2 years of outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.

Work Schedule

Hours/Week:  40 hours/week

Day Shift, Monday through Friday, hours to be determined.

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.