Summary

The Brighton Center for Specialty Care is the newest University of Michigan Ambulatory Care facility dedicated to providing high quality health care services for adults and children. The new 2-story facility is located at 7500 Challis Rd. Brighton, MI. We are actively seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individuals who will share in the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees.

Why join the Michigan Medicine Rehabilitation Team?

As a Rehabilitation Technician at Michigan Medicine, you will play an important role in supporting and assisting the multi-disciplinary team of therapist at the Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center (CMC) at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care facility.  You will assist therapist in treatment for a wide range of patients to maximize their health, function, and quality of life. In addition to providing direct patient care, you may also be responsible for light administrative duties to ensure we are able to perform proper treatment procedures for patients during their appointments.

What perks and benefits can you look forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous PTO program
• State of the art technology and equipment
• Tremendous team support

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.

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 

Responsibilities*

• You will prepare treatment areas, mobility equipment, exercise equipment, and/or ambulatory aids
• You will assist patients with use of exercise equipment  
• You will assist therapists with patient mobility or transfers
• You will provide additional physical assistance during the provision of patient care
• You will participate in cleaning and maintenance programs for patient care equipment  
• You may assist with clinic supply inventory or other light administrative duties 

Required Qualifications*

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to understand and communicate information both orally and in writing
• This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients

Desired Qualifications*

• Prior experience working with patients in physical or occupational therapy

Work Schedule

While the facility is open 24 hours, therapy clinic hours are 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Monday through Friday. Scheduling may vary depending on shifts and patient needs.

Work Locations

Brighton Center for Specialty Care.

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.