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Job Description:

• Performs evaluation of orthopedic and muscular injuries. Evaluates interprets findings, diagnoses and educates orthopedic patients: develop and implements treatment plans utilizing best rehabilitation practices including manual therapy, modalities, therapeutic exercises, casting, bracing, splinting and orthotic fabrication.
• Documents patients' care utilizing electronic medical recording, and consults with other health care professionals and health insurance companies.
• Oversees physical therapy assistants, graduate, and undergraduate students. Provides guest lectures and in-services for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Maintains critical inquiries, performs research and other scholarly endeavors including education on current physical therapy practices, and maintains state licensure as required.
• Serves on a variety of committees including quality improvement, marketing, occupational health, injury prevention, and health and wellness of the campus community.

Short Job Description:

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Two years' relevant experience.
• Licensure by Michigan Board of Physical Therapy.

Job Ref: S918P

Job Reply URL: 2936

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One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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