Job Summary

This position is at the Comprehensive Wound Care Clinic at Domino?s Farms.  Employee will work with multidisciplinary team to evaluate and treat wounds.The patient population in this clinic is complex with generally high-acuity.  Many patients need assistance to ambulate or are wheelchair/stretcher-bound.  Care is individualized and specialized.  The Wound Care Clinic patients are seen routinely; therefore, the candidate works to build respectful relationships with patients and their caregivers. The clinic takes great pride in patient care and our patient satisfaction scores are consistently in the 96-98th percentile. 

Mission Statement

The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community services, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

• To evaluate and treat patients with wounds and/or chronic skin conditions related to various diseases, injuries, disorders and disabilities, to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using physical modalities, dressings, casts and exercise as prescribed by a physician. Modalities include, but are not limited to, pulsed lavage, debridement, total contact casting, compression and electrical stimulation.
• This position requires movement that includes standing/walking, lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring of patients. Maintains current competencies and mandatory training. Attends mandatory clinic and hospital training programs.  Actively participates in clinic and staff meetings.

  Required Qualifications*

  • Masters or DPT degree in physical therapy or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.  Satisfactory completion of an internship program.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment is necessary.  Possession of a current state license to practice physical therapy in the State of Michigan is necessary.
  • Willingness to work together with a multidisciplinary staff to achieve exceptional patient care. Demonstrated ability to problem solve in a collaborative manner. Demonstrated ability to
  • develop collaborative relationships with team members. Demonstrated accountability to departmental standards.  Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated computer proficiency using the electronic medical record and Microsoft office products including Excel.

  Desired Qualifications*

  • Ideal candidate would have wound care experience and/or board certification in wound care.  
    • If not currently certified in wound care, ideal candidate would obtain certification within 24 months of employment.
  • Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider course completion.  
  • Good attendance.
  • Responds positively to change, showing willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work. 
  • Relates work and job purpose to UMHHC mission and commitment to patients and families first.  
  • Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct. 
  • Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, faculty, and staff by following established procedures and protocols as appropriate by job function. 
  • Adopts practices to improve work processes, enhance customer satisfaction and ensure excellence in daily work. 
  • Accomplishes work in ways that maximize productivity and available resources while minimizing waste. 
  • Fosters mutual respect and supports UMHS commitment to diversity.
  • Promotes community building and diversity initiatives that help employees learn and respect each other?s differences.

    Work Schedule

    This is a part-time, 24 hour per week position. Clinic open hours are 7:30-6:00. No weekend or Holiday requirement.

    Work Locations

    U-M Comprehensive Wound Care Clinic
    Domino's Farms 
    Lobby M, Suite 2800
    Ann Arbor, MI

    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.

    Background Screening

    Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

    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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

    U-M EEO/AA Statement

    The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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