Physical Therapist

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.

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.

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