Seating and Mobility Specialist

Easterseals; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Mentorship by ATPs

Holiday pay

Paid continuing education

Company laptop

Mon-Fri schedule

Health insurance

401k with company match

PayActiv access

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Easterseals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, IN, is seeking a full-time Seating and Mobility Specialist to support independent living through seating, mobility, and assistive technology solutions.

You will evaluate individuals, coordinate with clinicians, arrange funding, install equipment, and provide follow-up support; travel is required.

We offer work-life balance, generous PTO, mentorship, a company laptop, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in healthcare, rehabilitation, or related field.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and car insurance.
• AT/ATP certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate individuals with complex seating and mobility needs to recommend equipment.
• Coordinate with physicians and therapists, secure funding and authorizations.
• Order, deliver, fit equipment and provide follow-up adjustments and support.
• Travel to client sites as required.

Skills

Seating and mobility

Assistive technology

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in healthcare, rehabilitation, or related field

Job description

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Position:Seating and Mobility Specialist

Location: Evansville, IN

Job Id:959

# of Openings:1

Seating and Mobility Specialist

Join Our Team!

Easterseals Rehabilitation Center's Assistive Technology Solutions department is seeking a full-time Seating and Mobility Specialist to join our growing team.

This position is ideal for a compassionate, motivated professional who is passionate about helping individuals achieve greater independence through seating, mobility, and assistive technology solutions. As our services continue to grow and expand, we are looking for someone who wants to grow with us while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and adults with disabilities.

WHAT YOU WILL GET AS PART OF THE TEAM AT EASTERSEALS:

• Opportunity for important work/life balance
• Generous paid time off
• Mentorship by experienced ATP’s
• Holiday pay, including a paid holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s Day!
• Paid continuing education
• Company-provided laptop
• Monday through Friday work schedule,no weekends!
• A robust insurance package: medical, dental, and vision options
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k with company match
• Access to your earned income before payday through PayActiv!
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

The Seating and Mobility Specialist evaluates individuals with complex rehabilitation, seating, positioning, and mobility needs and recommends appropriate equipment solutions that maximize independence, function, safety, and quality of life.

Responsibilities include conducting equipment evaluations, coordinating with physicians and therapists, securing funding and authorizations, ordering and tracking equipment, delivering and fitting equipment, and providing follow-up adjustments and support.

Experience in seating and mobility is preferred but not required.

This position does require some travel.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Associate’s degree or higher in healthcare, rehabilitation, or related field.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and valid car insurance.
• Assistive Technology Professional certification, preferred but not required
• Ability to lift 70 lbs. on an occasional basis and 40 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to assist clients in activities including kneeling, crouching, reaching, and bending.
• Ability to lift and transfer, with assistance, individuals who weigh up to 250 lbs.
• Ability to push large adults in wheelchairs.

ABOUT EASTERSEALS:

The mission of Easterseals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, IN, is to make profound, positive differences in the lives of local people with disabilities every day, and to change the way our community defines and views disability. Easterseals provides a variety of services, including PT, OT, Speech, Audiology, aquatics, and Psychology services, has a fully inclusive early learning center serving children 6 weeks to 5 years, has 8 group homes housing adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, custom wheelchair and seating mobility services, drivers rehabilitation programs, home and worksite modification program, transportation and community employment.

At the heart of our work is a set of core values that guide everything we do. These values include compassion, inclusivity, and advocacy. We understand that every individual is unique, with distinct needs, goals, and aspirations. Therefore, we take a person-centered approach to delivering our programs and services, emphasizing individualized support and empowerment. We believe that each of us has a role to play in creating a more inclusive society. We want you tojoin us in this mission!

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Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.