Neurological Physical Therapist

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Summary

Briarwood Medrehab is located at 355 Briarwood Circle, Building 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. We are a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic that provides physical and occupational therapy services, speech and language pathology services, and care coordination for individuals with impairments due to acute and chronic neurological and general rehab conditions. We provide a broad spectrum of care for patients and families requiring limited, one-time therapy services, to those who require complex episodic care.

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.

The Neurological Physical Therapist will provide direct patient care designed to restore and maximize function by utilizing evidence-based treatment interventions and while working in coordination with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

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 improve our contribution to society.

Required Qualifications*

Physical Therapist:

• Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Program and Clinical Internship is necessary

• Posession of a current Michigan Physical Therapy license, or eligible

• 1-3 years of multidisciplinary outpatient rehab experience- ideally with some of the follow diagnoses: spinal cord injury, amputee, vestiblar, stroke, MS, CP, gait/balance issues

Graduate Non Certified Patient Care Professional:

• Bachelor's degree in directly related field or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.

Desired Qualifications*

• Minimum of 1-year experience in an adult, neurological therapy setting

• Experience with any or all of the following diagnoses across the rehabilitation spectrum:

• Spinal cord injury

• Amputee

• Stroke

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Cerebral Palsy

• Parkinson's Disease

• Gait/balance problems

• Chronic pain, pain syndromes

• Experience working with individuals with vestibular dysfunction

• Experience using rehabilitative technology including functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycles and Lokomat

• A strong orthopedic foundation and experience in treating patients with multiple comorbidities.

• ABPTS specialization including Neurological Clinical Specialist (NCS) or Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) certification

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Recent graduates who have completed their coursework but are awaiting certification are encouraged to apply. We welcome candidates who are in the process of obtaining certification.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

248062

Working Title

Neurological Physical Therapist

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM PMR-Med Rehab PT-OT

Posting Begin/End Date

4/23/2024 - 5/07/2024

Career Interest

Patient Care Services

Physical/Occupational Therapy

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