Job Summary

To evaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, disorders and disabilities, to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance. This position will be on the Cardiovascular Acute Care team. We are looking for therapists interested in a variety of patient populations that includes medicine cardiology, thoracic and vascular surgery and pulmonary medicine. We have a structured orientation process to each new area with ongoing mentoring by both Senior Therapists and APTA Board Certified Specialists in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy.

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.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or basic MS or DPT degree
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Program and Clinical Internship
• Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment.
• Possession of a current state License to practice therapy in Michigan. New Grads welcome to apply.

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.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.  Physical Therapy graduates waiting for Michigan Licensure or therapists licensed in other states that are waiting for Michigan licensure to be approved would qualify as an underfill position.    

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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.