Physical Therapist - Ortho/Spine

Job Summary

To evaluate and treat patients with a wide range of orthopedic conditions, using evidence-based evaluation and intervention methods to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and maximize each patient's level of performance and independence.

The Therapies team at the new Troy Center for Specialty Care, opening in summer 2027, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist with specialized training and a strong interest in rehabilitative orthopedic care to help support this high-demand subspecialty.

Required Qualifications*

• If licensed on or after 2016: Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT)
• If licensed prior to 2016: Masters or Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan or State of Michigan licensure application in process. Licensure by start date is required.
• This position requires Primary Source Verification
• Advanced specialty practice and training in the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and spinal musculoskeletal issues across the life-span.

Desired Qualifications*

• Orthopedic (OCS) Physical Therapy via the ABPTS or OMPT Certification.
• 3+ years of demonstrated proficiency in spine and orthopedic patient care.
• Demonstrated history in progressive, post-professional training in post-operative, ortho, and related areas of clinical development.
• A passion for team approach to rehabilitation care- Taking patients the next steps to returning to independent functioning in home/work/community activities.
• A collaborative work style and positive attitude to add to our high performing multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

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 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 the work modes .

Work Schedule

Days, 40 hours per week, not to exceed 10 hours in a single day. Specific schedule options will be provided within candidate interview and selection process.

Travel to Ann Arbor, Brighton, Northville, and other Michigan Medicine locations is required during orientation. After orientation, occasional travel to additional Michigan Medicine sites may be required as needed and determined by department and Troy leadership teams.

Work Locations

The Troy Medical Campus will be University of Michigan Health's first clinical presence in the Oakland County market. We are building a state-of-the-art specialty care campus in the heart of Troy where a deeply human commitment to personalized care will come together with world-class expertise, cutting-edge therapies, and a legacy of more than 175 years of transformative research to help patients and families in Oakland County and beyond find their Michigan Answers. The campus will feature two outpatient facilities with over a dozen specialty programs including Cancer services, Musculoskeletal/Sports Medicine, and Reproductive Medicine as well as a surgery/procedure center, comprehensive imaging services, laboratory, pharmacy and therapy services. The campus is conveniently located near I-75, is surrounded by popular shopping and dining and features free parking, on-site cafe, with facilities committed to sustainable, environmentally responsible practices.

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.

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

285051

Working Title

Physical Therapist - Ortho/Spine

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Troy, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Oakland

Posting Begin/End Date

11/05/2026 - 11/12/2026

Salary

$93,464.00 - $135,674.00

Career Interest

Patient Care Services
Physical/Occupational Therapy