How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Michigan Medicine BCSC Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center; UM Sports Health/Orthopedics - PT is currently seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented Sports/Orthopedic Physical Therapist who will share the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees, experienced in the treatment of sports/orthopedic extremity injuries and conditions for active individuals from pediatrics to geriatrics at our Brighton Center for Specialty Care facility. The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in a high-volume, outpatient setting. Excellent service and teamwork are an expected and integral part of our clinical culture.

Responsibilities*

Basic Function and Responsibility

• To evaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, disorders and disabilities; relieve pain, develop or restore fuction and maintain maximum performance using physical therapy procedures and exercise; and to assist in classroom and clinical teaching

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret PT orders and referrals to ensure necessary precautions are identified so that appropriate physical therapy evaluation and treatment can be provided.
• Develop focused individually designed treatment plans based on the patient?s functional goals.
• Utilizes independent clinical decision making to progress patients and modify treatment depending upon the patient?s needs and medical status.
• Monitor patients throughout the provision of treatment and respond appropriately to changes in patient status.
• Collaborate with Athletic Trainers and PTAs to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Instruct patients and their families in home treatment programs.
• Document patient evaluation, treatment and discharge status clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.
• Stay current with best practices and continuing education in physical therapy.
• May conduct research under the guidance of a Physical Therapy Director.
• May conduct special projects contributing to teaching materials and procedures used in physical therapy.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

• General supervision from a Therapy Supervisor

Supervision Exercised

• Functional supervision is exercised over Physical Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, PT students and other 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.
• This position requires Primary Source Verification.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as, lifting, positioning, pushing, pulling, and/or transferring of patients.
• This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Desired Qualifications*

• Qualified candidates should have 1-3 years of sports medicine rehabilitation experience with orthopedic injuries and conditions, postoperative patient care, and return to sport/function progressions.
• Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports or Orthopedics from the ABPTRFE or willing to engage in training to gain this credential.
• Demonstrated proficiency in patient care and treatment with a strong focus on manual interventions and therapeutic exercise programming.
• Passion for rehabilitation and helping patients regain independence.
• Collaborative mindset and positive attitude to contribute to a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Coverage of same-day appointments and open/close clinic schedule hours

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

The clinic hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.
The short stay unit hours may extend beyond 7:00 pm; hours variable to meet the needs of patient care.

Work Locations

Brighton Center of Specialty Care; Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center Therapy, and Short Stay Unit.

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

281116

Working Title

Physical Therapist

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Work Location

Brighton

Brighton, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM BCSC CMC Therapy

Posting Begin/End Date

8/06/2026 - 8/13/2026

Salary

$93,464.00 - $135,674.00

Career Interest

Patient Care Services
Physical/Occupational Therapy