McAlester, Oklahoma
Hugo, Oklahoma
Los Angeles, California
Boston, Massachusetts
Posted: 25-Apr-26
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Internal Number: 276360
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.
- 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.
A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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.
The hours of operation for this clinic are Monday thru Friday, 7 am to 730 pm. Work shift hours will be determined by management.
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.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
