Physical Therapist Clinical Specialist

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.

Job Summary

Evaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, disorders and disabilities; relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance. To coordinate the physical therapy care for all patients assigned to a team; and to train Physical Therapists in techniques related to the area of clinical specialty.

Responsibilities*

• Coordinate the physical therapy care for all patients assigned to a team.
• Interpret referrals and ensure necessary precautions are identified.
• Develop focused individually designed treatment plans based on the patient?s functional goals.
• Utilize independent clinical decision making to progress patients and modify treatment depending upon the patient?s need and medical status.
• Monitor patients through the provision of treatment and respond appropriately to changes inpatient?s status.
• Consult with, and serve as a resource to, other healthcare professionals regarding therapy administered and projected treatment goals.
• Orient staff to policies, procedures and programs.
• Initiate patient treatment when referral is made to the specialty area.
• Assist staff with program planning, development and implementation.
• Participate in developing rules and procedures for a team approach to therapy.
• Represent the Physical Therapy Division at specialty conferences and medical rounds.
• Supervise the maintenance and loan policies for departmental equipment.
• Participate in clinical education for PT interns and classroom education for physical therapy students.
• Present educational programs for other health professionals and community groups.
• May conduct research in the field of physical therapy.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Supervision Received

General supervision is received from a Physical Therapy Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

Functional supervision is exercised over Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy residents, students and support staff.

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.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• Reasonable progressively responsible experience in physical therapy.
• Some experience in teaching and continuing education in specialty area.
• Some experience in coordinating the work of others.
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Desired Qualifications*

• Board Certified: ABPTRFE certification or re-certification in good standing (SCS or OCS).
• General Experience: At least 5 years of clinical experience.
• Michigan Medicine Experience: At least 3 years required in specific sports medicine/sports physical therapy service-line.
  
  
  

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

Schedule to be determined. Hours of operation are 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday.

Work Locations

This job is located at Domino Farms UM Health Sports Medicine

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. 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 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.