How to Apply

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

Job Summary

We are actively seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individuals who will share in the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees. Excellent service and teamwork is an expected and integral part of the Burlington Lower Level Physical Therapy Specialty Clinic culture.

We are currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient team that specializes in geriatrics, oncology, and osteoporosis.  The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting the physical therapist in the care and treatment of patients with orthopedic musculoskeletal dysfunction, injury, and/or disability, non-neurological rehabilitation patients with issue with deconditioning, falls and balance and patients with orthopedic issues due to oncology diagnosis.   Physical Therapy Assistants will assess the patient's day to day progress and will report findings to the physical therapist. They will also implement and modify treatment programs as the patient progresses, with the guidance from the physical therapist.  

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*

• Provide treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, following focused treatment plan based on established goals.
• Monitors patients' response to treatment and modifies treatment as necessary.
• Assist Physical Therapists in carrying out complex procedures and programs.
• Instruct patients in physical therapy activities and in the use of equipment.
• Identify the need for home treatment programs; plan and instruct the patient and family / caregivers in home treatment programs.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff and volunteers.
• Supervise physical therapy assistant students.

Required Qualifications*

• Associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant approved program.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Current CPR and first aid certification.
• Strong communication skills, proficiency in manual therapy, and implementation of therapeutic exercise programs are necessary.  
• 5 years of outpatient orthopedic experience preferred. 
• Prior experience and/or interest in Cancer Rehab, Geriatrics and osteoporosis is desired.

Work Schedule

This position is 40 hours. Clinic is open Monday-Thursday, 7am-6pm and Friday 7am-5pm. Some closing shifts are required. 

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.

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 employment opportunity employer.