Job Description

Responsibilities*
To evaluate and treat patients with conditions affecting the hands, wrist, elbows, and shoulders. Assess and treat injuries and conditions such as fractures, tendon, nerve injuries, arthritis, cumulative trauma, chronic pain, and post-surgical conditions. Develop personalized treatment plans to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function using therapeutic interventions including modalities and orthosis fabrication, as prescribed by a physician. This is a temporary position of 20-40 hours per week, depending on clinic needs.

Required Qualifications*
Bachelor, Master of Science or clinical Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
Current Michigan License, or eligible
Member of NBCOT
Current Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)
Ability to work between the hours of 7am and 7pm based on clinic scheduling needs
Strong adaptability and willingness to work in multiple clinic locations as needed
Experience with a wide range of upper extremity diagnoses
Strong interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams and patient populations
Desired Qualifications*
Experience or strong interest in treating chronic pain and complex upper extremity conditions
Proficiency with electronic medal record (EMR) systems
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.