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Physical Therapist Clinical Specialist

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MIFull-time$105–152K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$105–152K/yr
Location
Ann Arbor, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Michigan Physical Therapist License

Job overview

The Physical Therapist Clinical Specialist evaluates and treats patients with diseases, injuries, disorders, and disabilities to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain performance. The specialist coordinates team-based physical therapy care, develops individualized treatment plans, and trains physical therapists in the clinical specialty. The role also includes functional supervision of therapists, residents, students, and support staff, and may include research.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient EvaluationPhysical TherapyTreatment PlanningClinical Decision-MakingPatient MonitoringStaff TrainingCare CoordinationTeachingWork CoordinationPatient Lifting and Transfer

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy or Basic MSDoctorate in Physical TherapyAccredited Physical Therapy ProgramClinical InternshipMichigan Physical Therapist LicenseProgressively Responsible Physical Therapy ExperienceABPTRFE Certification or RecertificationSCS or OCS Certification5+ Years Clinical Experience3+ Years Sports Medicine Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Physical Therapist Clinical Specialist

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Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, 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.

Job Summary

Evaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, disorders and disabilities; relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance. To coordinate the physical therapy care for all patients assigned to a team; and to train Physical Therapists in techniques related to the area of clinical specialty.

Responsibilities*

  • Coordinate the physical therapy care for all patients assigned to a team.

  • Interpret referrals and ensure necessary precautions are identified.

  • Develop focused individually designed treatment plans based on the patient?s functional goals.

  • Utilize independent clinical decision making to progress patients and modify treatment depending upon the patient?s need and medical status.

  • Monitor patients through the provision of treatment and respond appropriately to changes inpatient?s status.

  • Consult with, and serve as a resource to, other healthcare professionals regarding therapy administered and projected treatment goals.

  • Orient staff to policies, procedures and programs.

  • Initiate patient treatment when referral is made to the specialty area.

  • Assist staff with program planning, development and implementation.

  • Participate in developing rules and procedures for a team approach to therapy.

  • Represent the Physical Therapy Division at specialty conferences and medical rounds.

  • Supervise the maintenance and loan policies for departmental equipment.

  • Participate in clinical education for PT interns and classroom education for physical therapy students.

  • Present educational programs for other health professionals and community groups.

  • May conduct research in the field of physical therapy.

  • Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision is received from a Physical Therapy Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

Functional supervision is exercised over Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy residents, students and 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.

  • Reasonable progressively responsible experience in physical therapy.

  • Some experience in teaching and continuing education in specialty area.

  • Some experience in coordinating the work of others.

  • This classification requires Primary Source Verification.

Physical Requirements

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

Desired Qualifications*

  • Board Certified: ABPTRFE certification or re-certification in good standing (SCS or OCS).

  • General Experience: At least 5 years of clinical experience.

  • Michigan Medicine Experience: At least 3 years required in specific sports medicine/sports physical therapy service-line.

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 world?s 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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Work Schedule

Schedule to be determined. Hours of operation are 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday.

Work Locations

This job is located at Domino Farms UM Health Sports Medicine

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.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

282722

Working Title

Physical Therapist Clinical Specialist

Job Title

Physical Therapist Clin Spec

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM MedSport Dominos Tech

Posting Begin/End Date

10/27/2026 - 11/30/2026

Salary

$105,016.00 - $152,442.00

Career Interest

Patient Care Services

Physical/Occupational Therapy

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How this job compares

Set against the 10,353 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$105–152K/yr
  • Michigan median$83–103K/yr42 salary ranges
  • US median$85–110K/yr3,074 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $129K, is 38% above the Michigan median midpoint ($93K) — in the top quarter of Physical Therapist salary ranges in Michigan.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 282 open Physical Therapist jobs in Michigan and 10,353 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (2,807 postings).
Education
3,854 of the 10,353 open Physical Therapist jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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