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Sports Medicine Therapy Assistant

Assist Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Athletic Trainers in the delivery of physical therapy treatment programs and their associated functions. Specifically, the sports medicine team operates in a busy, interdisciplinary clinic providing individualized care programs that target optimal patient outcomes. As a member of the Therapy Services team, the duties you perform are essential for the efficient and effective operation of the clinic.

Responsibilities*

• Prepare treatment area, mobility equipment, exercise equipment, and/or ambulatory aids for patient care.
• Transfer patients to and from exercise equipment or treatment mats/tables/beds.
• Perform treatment procedures in accordance with programs planned by the Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Athletic Trainer.
• Provides additional physical assistance during the provision of patient care.
• Participates in ongoing maintenance programs for patient care equipment.
• Responsible for inventory and maintaining a sufficient quantity of treatment supplies.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
• Complete inventory analytics and supply ordering.
• Act as patient chaperone.
• Assist with return to sport functional testing.
• Assist with teaching Aquatic Exercise class.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Required Qualifications*

• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications*

• Ability to understand and communicate information both orally and in writing is necessary.
• Some experience in working with patients in physical or occupational therapy.
• Experience or degree in movement science, pre-physical therapy, pre-athletic training or pre-physician assistant programs.
• Background in sports, sports medicine or athletic injury management.

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 worlds 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

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 hours of operation for this clinic are Monday thru Friday, 7 am to 7:30 pm. Work shift hours will be determined by management.

Work Locations

This position is located at MedSport Dominos Farms.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.