Mobility Technician

Lifepoint Health; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Mobility Technician for our Marquette, MI location. This full-time role supports the acute care therapy team and focuses on getting patients out of bed and moving to improve satisfaction and reduce harms.

Responsibilities include mobility exercises and assisting with daily rehab department tasks under supervision, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobility and ambulation exercises according to an established plan of care.
• Perform routine tasks related to the operation of the rehabilitation department and may assist with patient related activities as assigned by a Physical or Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.
• Assist with any and all other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Facility Name: UP Health System - Marquette

Schedule:

Full-Time | Daylight (7 AM – 3:30 PM) + no weekends/holidays.

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Mobility Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

This will be working with the acute care therapy team for training and guidance; however, it is an independent position. The focus is to get patients out of bed/moving to improve satisfaction and reduce harms.

How you’ll contribute

A Mobility Technicianwho excels in this role will:

• Provide mobility and ambulation exercises according to an established plan of care.
• Perform routine tasks related to the operation of the rehabilitation department and may assist with patient related activities as assigned by a Physical or Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.
• Assist with any and all other duties as assigned.
  

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. equivalent.

More about UP Health System Marquette:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS – Marquette is a 222 bed hospital and houses the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!

Where We Are:

In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitationis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Rehabilitationis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.