Rehabilitation Technician

Michigan Medicine Brighton Center for Specialty Care Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center Therapy is currently seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented physical therapist who will share the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees. The ideal candidate will be experienced in the treatment of orthopedic extremity injuries and have experience and comfort working in an acute short stay unit setting. This position will split time in our CMC therapy clinic and short stay unit total joint program. The physical therapist will be responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in both of the aforementioned settings. Excellent service and teamwork are an expected and integral part of our clinical culture. Prepare treatment area, mobility equipment, exercise equipment, and/or ambulatory aids for patient care. Transfer patients to and from exercise equipment or treatment mats/tables/beds. Perform treatment procedures in accordance with programs planned by the Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Athletic Trainer. Provides additional physical assistance during the provision of patient care. Participates in ongoing maintenance programs for patient care equipment. Responsible for inventory and maintaining a sufficient quantity of treatment supplies. Transport patients as needed. Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas. Act as patient chaperone. Assist with return to sport functional testing. Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients. A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience Ability to understand and communicate information both orally and in writing Some experience working with patients in physical or occupational therapy. Experience or degree in movement science, pre-physical therapy, pre-athletic training or pre-physician assistant programs. Background in sports, sports medicine or athletic injury management. Monday thru Friday; some evenings required. 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. 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 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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.