Rehabilitation Assistant - Pediatric & Adolescent

Ability KC; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Winter Break

Wellness Care Leave

Job summary

Ability KC seeks a dedicated professional to assist with therapeutic treatment and tutoring under licensed therapists and classroom teachers. The role includes supervising functional-skills activities and helping with recreational planning, under supervision.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s in a health- or education-related field or equivalent experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. This on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health related field or education field preferred, or related work experience.
• Flexibility and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in or administer therapeutic treatment to patients.
• Provide tutoring under teacher direction.
• Supervise and carry over functional skills in activities.
• Assist with planning and implementing recreational activities as needed.
• Participate in daily program management tasks as directed.

Skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Verbal written communication

Word processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or education

Job description

Under the general direction of licensed therapists, assists in or administers therapeutic treatment to patients. Under the general direction of the classroom teacher provides tutoring. Provides supervision and carryover of functional skills in activities when not in therapy. Assists with recreational activities as needed, including planning and implementation as indicated. Under the general direction of supervisor, coordinator, and/or staff participates in and completes daily program management tasks.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a health related field or education field preferred, or related work experience.

Experience

• Three years related work experience or degree indicated above preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Licensure/Certification

• Flexibility, good interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is required.
• Word processing experience preferred.

Who We Are

Ability KC is the longest-standing private, not-for-profit, comprehensive outpatient medical rehabilitation facility in Kansas City serving thousands of individuals and their families annually and is nationally accredited and recognized as a leader in value-based care.

Our organization proudly provides a unique, personalized approach to care, serving people of all ages through educational, vocational, and therapeutic services. From helping with a child’s transition to kindergarten, to helping someone relearn how to drive or return to work, we’re there for our community.

Ability KC has been a designated comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility (CORF) since 2002, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities since 1971 and accreditation with National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Our mission is to build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing comprehensive educational, vocational and therapeutic services.

Our Culture

We emphasize the well-being of every individual, ensuring there is meaning in what we do each day, with dedication to quality relationships, security in our finances, vibrancy in our physical and mental health and recent pride in contributions to our community. Our culture is built on three pillar principles – make a positive impact every day, embrace legacy and innovation, and together we rise.

We offer Monday – Friday services, a Comprehensive Benefit Package that includes paid Winter Break and Wellness Care Leave.

Ability KC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis or disability.

Background and post offer drug screenings required.