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Seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented individuals who will share the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees. Excellent service and teamwork are an expected and integral part of our clinic culture.
Pediatric Rehabilitation Center is currently seeking a Rehabilitation Technician to join our outpatient team. We serve a diverse clinical population in pediatric orthopedic, neurologic, and general rehabilitation. The Rehabilitation Technician is responsible for assisting our Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists in patient care, including exercises/interventions, supporting during two-person techniques, chaperoning sensitive appointments, and assisting with aquatic therapy.  Rehabilitation Technicians also assist with various clerical tasks, equipment monitoring, clinical cleanliness, volunteer supervision, joint commission readiness, and inventory. 

 

Classification DescriptionUniversity of MichiganRehabilitation TechnicianPage1of1Issued:05/01/25JobCode:800152Supersedes:07/01/06FLSA:NonexemptJob Role:ProfessionalTITLE:RehabilitationTechnicianBASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITYTo assist Physical Therapists,Occupational Therapistsand Assistants inthe delivery of patient treatmentprogramsand associated functions.CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES?Prepare treatment area, mobility equipment, exercise equipment, and/or ambulatory aids forpatient care.?Transfer patients to and from exercise equipment or treatment mats/tables/beds.?Perform treatment procedures in accordance with programs planned by the Physical orOccupational Therapist.?Provides additional physical assistance during the provision of patient care.?Participates in ongoing maintenance programs for patient care equipment.?Responsible for inventory and maintaining a sufficient quantity of treatment supplies.?Transport patients as needed.??Prepare treatment area, mobility equipment, exercise equipment, and/or ambulatory aids for
patient care.
?Transfer patients to and from exercise equipment or treatment mats/tables/beds.
?Perform treatment procedures in accordance with programs planned by the Physical or Occupational Therapist.
?Provides additional physical assistance during the provision of patient care.
?Participates in ongoing maintenance programs for patient care equipment.
?Responsible for inventory and maintaining a sufficient quantity of treatment supplies.
?Transport patients as needed
?Process patient care orders using theelectronic ordering system may be required in certainareas.
?Perform other related duties as assigned

• Support during interventions and two-person techniques and support the set up and application of therapeutic modalities
• Perform clinic cleaning duties and helping to maintain the clinic?s regulatory readiness
• Ordering and maintaining supply inventory
• Equipment monitoring
• Assist with aquatic therapy
• Assist with serial casting/splinting
• Volunteer supervision
• Chaperoning for sensitive examinations/treatment
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High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

 

• Some experience working with patients in physical or occupational therapy
• Ability to understand and communicate information in both verbal and written format.
• Competency in basic computer skills
•  Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete regular tasks.
•  Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of therapists and patients with different impairments.
• Mechanical aptitude for adjusting and setting up equipment.
• Ability to multi-task, anticipate needs, and attend to detail is very important
•  Individual's seeking a career in rehabilitation are preferred

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 2:1 match on retirement savings

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 the work modes.

Part-time (30 hours/week). Schedule will support our afternoon/evening hours until clinic closing on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Clinic is open Monday-Thursday, 7am-7pm and Friday 7am-5pm. 

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.

Michigan Medicine conducts background checks and pre-employment drug testing for all candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. These screenings comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job postings remain open for a minimum of seven calendar days. This position may be filled any time after the posting period ends.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.