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 and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

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 improve our contribution to society.

Job Summary

Briarwood Medrehab is located at 355 Briarwood Circle, Building 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. We are a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy services, and speech and language pathology services to individuals with impairments due to acute and chronic neurological and general rehab conditions.

We are currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team that serves clinical populations in the area of neurologic and general rehabilitation. The Neurological Physical Therapist will provide direct patient care designed to restore and maximize function by utilizing evidence-based treatment interventions and while working in coordination with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities*

• Provide comprehensive physical therapy evaluation and treatment for adults with a variety of neurological and complex rehabilitation diagnoses in an outpatient setting.
• Develop individualized plans of care that incorporate patient goals, functional needs, clinical presentation, and current evidence to promote meaningful improvements in mobility and participation
• Provide skilled interventions addressing gait, balance, coordination, strength, endurance, motor control, functional mobility, and community participation.
• Apply clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to manage patients with conditions such as stroke, Parkinson?s disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, vestibular disorders, and other neurological diagnoses.
• Use task-specific and functional training to help patients achieve goals related to independence, work, recreation, and participation in their communities.
• Collaborate closely with patients, families, physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, home programs, self-management strategies, fall prevention, and strategies to maximize function beyond the clinic.
• Monitor and communicate patient progress through ongoing assessment, documentation, and outcome measurement, adjusting interventions and plans of care as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and growth of specialized neurological rehabilitation services, including opportunities for program development, clinical education, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Participate in a collaborative clinical environment that values mentorship, professional development, interdisciplinary learning, and the advancement of outpatient neurological rehabilitation.

Required Qualifications*

• If licensed prior to 2016: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or basic MS.
• If licensed on or after 2016: Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT).
• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Program and Clinical Internship is necessary
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan
• This position requires Primary Source Verification

Desired Qualifications*

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a Physical Therapist, with at least 1 year in outpatient/ambulatory neurological rehabilitation treating patients with one or more neurological diagnoses, including but not limited to stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson?s disease, and/or multiple sclerosis.
• Familiarity with outcome measures such as Berg Balance Scale, TUG, 10-Meter Walk Test, Dynamic Gait Index, Functional Gait Assessment
• Experience working with body-weight supported gait training
• Demonstrated experience with functional electrical stimulation (FES), including appropriate patient selection, setup, and integration into functional tasks (e.g., gait training, upper extremity re-education)
• LSVT BIG Certification
• Experience treating individuals with functional neurological disorders

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

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.

Work Schedule

This position is 40 hours. Clinic is open Monday-Thursday, 7am-7pm, Friday 7am-5pm. Some closing shifts are required.

Union Affiliation

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.

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.