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Mission Statement

The University of Michigan Health System 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.

Responsibilities*

Assist Occupational and/or Physical therapists in the provision of therapy treatment to inpatients. This includes tasks such as: providing assistance with transfers and functional mobility skills, preparing equipment for treatment, ordering and stocking supplies, scheduling patients, assisting with the general organization and multidisciplinary communication, performing general maintenance and cleaning of equipment and space and some responsibility for orientation and supervision of volunteers.

Required Qualifications*

• High School diploma or an equivalent of education and experience
• Computer skills and effective verbal and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications*

• Some experience working with patients in occupational and/or physical therapy is desirable
• Good organizational skills, good phone etiquette, and able to independently initiate and follow through on job duties is desirable

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.  Hours are NON-Negotiable.  Some weekends and holidays are required.

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.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.