Inpatient Rehab Restorative Technician & Orthotics Fitter

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Restorative Technician to assist the inpatient rehabilitation department with patient mobilization and orthotic bracing.

You will work under the supervision of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager, collaborating with Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, and Nursing to provide early mobilization opportunities in the acute hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Orthotic bracing training; orthotic fitter certification preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Successful completion of required affiliations and/or CEUs to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out direct patient care duties including transfers and ambulation assistance.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living to support mobility and independence.
• Collaborate with Inpatient Rehabilitation and Nursing to prioritize mobilization.
• Provide fitting for semi-custom orthotic braces per staff training.
• Complete timely documentation of patient information.
• Maintain confidentiality of inpatient records.
• Observe and report changes in patient health status to the nursing team.
• Conform to Service Excellence Standards in interactions.
• Follow attendance and dress code policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Transfers

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Service excellence

Safety policies

Education

Associate degree (2-year)

Orthotic fitter training

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Restorative Technician to assist the inpatient rehabilitation department with patient mobilization and orthotic bracing.

You will work under the supervision of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager, collaborating with Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, and Nursing to provide early mobilization opportunities in the acute hospital setting.