Pediatric Rehab Technician

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Kids Joan Secchia Children's Rehabilitation Hospital is preparing to open its doors in December 2026, and we're building our team now. Anticipated start dates for positions supporting the new children's hospital will be closer to November, with timing discussed throughout the interview and offer process.

Assists therapists and therapy assistants in preparation and treatment of patients receiving therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists and therapy assistants in preparation and treatment of patients receiving therapy services
• Transports and transfers patients observing safety precautions
• Follows competency testing and applies therapeutic modalities as assigned
• Carries out specific treatment activities under direction of primary therapist or assistant
• Monitors patient response to treatments and provides feedback to therapist
• Maintains a clean and orderly workplace and inventories equipment and supplies
• Maintains infection control policies and procedures

Job description

The Mary Free Bed Kids Joan Secchia Children's Rehabilitation Hospital is preparing to open its doors in December 2026, and we're building our team now!

We are beginning the recruitment and interview process early to connect with exceptional professionals who are excited to be part of this exciting new chapter in pediatric rehabilitation. Anticipated start dates for positions supporting the new children's hospital will be closer to November, with specific timing discussed throughout the interview and offer process.

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It's extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients "Ask for Mary," they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership to clinicians and care providers.

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the system with access to our unique standard of care

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

• Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.

• Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.

• Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.

• Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.

• A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Age Specific Responsibility

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Summary

Assists therapists and therapy assistants in preparation and treatment of patients receiving therapy services. Performs routine tasks as assigned by therapists and therapy assistants.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as requested by therapist:

• Transports and transfers patients observing safety precautions and good body mechanics.

• Following competency testing, applies therapeutic modalities, as assigned by therapist.

• Carries out specific treatment activities under direction/supervision of primary therapist or assistant.

• Monitors patient response to treatments and provides written/verbal feedback to therapist and therapy assistants.

• Maintains a clean and orderly workplace:

• Acquires and replaces equipment and supplies in proper place following treatment.

• Cleans and maintains equipment according to department infection control policies and procedures.

• Maintains storage and inventory of equipment and supplies.

• Maint