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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.

We are currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant to join our interdisciplinary musculoskeletal therapy team. The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting the physical therapist in the care and treatment of patients with orthopedic musculoskeletal dysfunction, injury, and/or disability. Physical Therapy Assistants will assess the patient's day to day progress and will report findings to the physical therapist. They will also implement and modify treatment programs as the patient progresses, with the guidance from the physical therapists.

We support a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where patient access and high-quality care is our top priority.

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.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

+ Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

+ 2:1 Match on retirement savings

+ Generous paid time off

+ Support for continuing education

+ 1:1 patient care model

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*

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

+ Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Michigan

+ Current CPR and First Aid certification

Desired Qualifications*

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

+ Demonstrates proficiency in manual therapy and the implementation of therapeutic exercise programs.

+ 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/week). Clinic is open 7am-7pm; hours to be determined

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

269673

Working Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Work Location

Northville

Northville, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Northville Therapy

Posting Begin/End Date

10/15/2025 - 10/29/2025

Salary

$60,340.80 - $87,609.60

Career Interest

Patient Care Services