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Physical Therapist Assistant

How to Apply

Please attach a cover letter along with your resume. In your letter, we'd love to hear what excites you about the opportunity to join our team, a summary of your relevant clinical experience, and how you approach patient care and collaboration with colleagues.

Job Summary

Seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individuals who will share the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees. Excellent service and teamwork is an expected and integral part of our clinic culture.

The University Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy team is in the heart of the main University of Michigan Hospital. We serve a diverse patient population, including U-M staff and faculty, students, as well as the broader community. Our clinic specializes in treating spine/orthopedic conditions, TMJ dysfunction, balance/falls, and vestibular disorders. We support a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where patient access and high-quality care is our top priority.

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 Work at Michigan?

What Benefits Can You Look Forward To?

+ Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

+ 2:1 match on retirement savings

+ Generous paid time off

+ Support for continuing education

+ 1:1 patient care model

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.

Responsibilities*

+ Provides 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.

+ Instructs patients in physical therapy activities and in the use of equipment.

+ Identifies the need for home treatment programs; plans and instructs the patient and family / caregivers in home treatment programs.

+ Assists in orientation and training of new staff and volunteers.

+ Supervises physical therapy assistant students.

Required Qualifications*

+ Physical Therapist Assistant Associate's degree from an accredited program

+ Current licensure as a PTA in the State of Michigan

+ Current CPR and First Aid certification

+ This position requires Primary Source Verification

Desired Qualifications*

+ Outpatient experience treating patients with general orthopedic, spine, acute and chronic pain conditions, and non-neurologic balance/falls.

+ Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment

+ A passion for rehabilitation and helping patients regain independence

+ A collaborative mindset and positive attitude to contribute to a high-performing multidisciplinary team

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work Schedule

Full time (40 hours per week). Specific hours are to be determined. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 7am-5:30pm

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) .

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

269053

Working Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM PMR OP OTPT

Posting Begin/End Date

9/25/2025 - 11/24/2025

Salary

$60,340.80 - $87,609.60

Career Interest

Patient Care Services