Physical Therapist - Inpatient Acute

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 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

Responsibilities*

• Evaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, disorders and disabilities, to relieve pain, develop or restore function and enhance maximum performance.
• This position will rotate within our adult Medical Surgical and Cardiovascular Acute Care Teams.
• Position may have coverage responsibilities in all adult hospitals.

Required Qualifications*

• Master's or DPT degree in physical therapy or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Possession of a current state license to practice physical therapy in Michigan is required
• Satisfactory completion of an internship program.
• Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment is necessary.
• Experience in an acute care setting at an academic medical center or large tertiary hospital is preferred.

New graduates with strong clinical rotations will be considered. Requirements for underfill:

• Eligible for State of Michigan license - awaiting licensure
• Master's or DPT degree in physical therapy or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Satisfactory completion of an internship program.
• Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment is necessary.

Work Schedule

Schedule to be determined but will include one weekend day as part of the regular schedule, plus occasional holidays.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes