• Physical Therapist - Cards Acute Care

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Physical Therapist - Cards Acute Care

    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 will be a full time position 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*

    + If licensed prior to 2016: Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy or basic MS.

    + If licensed on or after 2016: Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT).

    + 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.

    + Experience in an acute care setting at an academic medical center or large tertiary hospital; new graduates with strong clinical rotations will be considered.

     

    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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Underfill Statement

     

    This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

     

    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.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    266410

     

    Working Title

     

    Physical Therapist - Cards Acute Care

     

    Job Title

     

    Physical Therapist

     

    Work Location

     

    Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Um Hospital

     

    Department

     

    MM Acute Care Therapy

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    7/21/2025 - 8/11/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $90,742.00 - $131,722.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Patient Care Services