Physical Therapist University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Michigan Balance Vestibular Testing & Rehabilitation, a specialty clinic at Michigan Medicine (University of Michigan Health), is seeking a Vestibular Physical Therapist to join and support our multi-disciplinary team in our tertiary care center. In addition to working in a dynamic and innovative environment, this candidate must provide excellent quality care to patients with vestibular and balance disorders. Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application and resumes electronically via Michigan Medicine Human Resources. A cover letter is required for this position.

We are seeking a Physical Therapist with experience and /or training in vestibular rehabilitation. In this position, you will evaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, and disorders resulting in symptoms of vertigo and/or dizziness, unsteadiness, and balance difficulties. The Physical Therapist will work collaboratively with other Vestibular PTs, audiologists, and neurotologists on the team and will develop and implement customized outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation treatment plans based on each specific patient's needs and goals. The successful candidate will utilize independent clinical decision making on a daily basis and will treatment plans and will effectively educate patients on vestibular disorders and strategies for managing symptoms.

• Masters or Doctorate degree in physical therapy and possession of (or eligibility for) a current state license to practice physical therapy in Michigan.
• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Program and Clinical Internship is necessary.
• Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment, with a commitment to quality of clinical services and exceptional customer service.
• Intellectual curiosity, commitment to lifelong learning, including contributing to the learning of others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Commitment to service excellence in patient care

• The ideal candidate will have clinical experience in vestibular rehabilitation and be able to work independently within our multi-disciplinary environment.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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.

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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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.