Job SummaryEvaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, disorders and disabilities; relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance. To coordinate the physical therapy care for all patients assigned to a team; and to train Physical Therapists in techniques related to the area of clinical specialty.
Responsibilities*- Coordinate the physical therapy care for all patients assigned to a team.
- Interpret referrals and ensure necessary precautions are identified.
- Develop focused individually designed treatment plans based on the patient?s functional goals.
- Utilize independent clinical decision making to progress patients and modify treatment depending upon the patient?s need and medical status.
- Monitor patients through the provision of treatment and respond appropriately to changes inpatient?s status.
- Consult with, and serve as a resource to, other healthcare professionals regarding therapy administered and projected treatment goals.
- Orient staff to policies, procedures and programs.
- Initiate patient treatment when referral is made to the specialty area.
- Assist staff with program planning, development and implementation.
- Participate in developing rules and procedures for a team approach to therapy.
- Represent the Physical Therapy Division at specialty conferences and medical rounds.
- Supervise the maintenance and loan policies for departmental equipment.
- Participate in clinical education for PT interns and classroom education for physical therapy students.
- Present educational programs for other health professionals and community groups.
- May conduct research in the field of physical therapy.
- Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervision ReceivedGeneral supervision is received from a Physical Therapy Supervisor.
Supervision ExercisedFunctional supervision is exercised over Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy residents, students and support staff.
Required Qualifications*- 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.
- Reasonable progressively responsible experience in physical therapy.
- Some experience in teaching and continuing education in specialty area.
- Some experience in coordinating the work of others.
- This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
Physical RequirementsThis position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
Desired Qualifications*- Board Certified: ABPTRFE certification or re-certification in good standing (SCS or OCS).
- General Experience: At least 5 years of clinical experience.
- Michigan Medicine Experience: At least 3 years required in specific sports medicine/sports physical therapy service-line.
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
Modes of WorkPositions 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 the work modes .
Work ScheduleSchedule to be determined. Hours of operation are 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday.
Work LocationsThis job is located at Domino Farms UM Health Sports Medicine
Union AffiliationThis 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.
Application DeadlineJob 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.
Job DetailJob Opening ID282722
Working TitlePhysical Therapist Clinical Specialist
Job TitlePhysical Therapist Clin Spec
Work LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of WorkOnsite
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
FLSA StatusExempt
Organizational GroupUm Hospital
DepartmentMM MedSport Dominos Tech
Posting Begin/End Date10/27/2026 - 11/30/2026
Salary$105,016.00 - $152,442.00
Career InterestPatient Care Services
Physical/Occupational Therapy
