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Physical Therapist

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A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.

$89,243 / year median in Michigan

-1% projected decline

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To evaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, disorders and disabilities; relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance using physical therapy procedures and exercise; and to assist in classroom and clinical teaching. Interpret referrals and ensure necessary precautions are identified so that appropriate physical therapy evaluation and treatment can be provided. Develop focused individually designed treatment plans based on the patient?s functional goals. Utilizes independent clinical decision making to progress patients and modify treatment depending upon the patient?s needs and medical status. Monitor patients throughout the provision of treatment and respond appropriately to changes in patient status. Instruct patients and their families in home treatment programs. Maintain records of patient evaluation, treatment and discharge status. May conduct research under the guidance of a Physical Therapy Director. May conduct special projects contributing to teaching materials and procedures used in physical therapy. Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas. Perform other duties as assigned. 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. This position requires Primary Source Verification. 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 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. 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. 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.