Wheelchair Rehabilitation Equipment Technician

Select Medical; West Orange, Kessler (NJ, WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading rehabilitation hospital dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients through innovative therapy solutions. In this dynamic role, you will assist therapists in providing exceptional patient care, managing equipment, and ensuring a clean and organized clinic environment. Your contributions will directly impact the recovery and independence of individuals with various rehabilitation needs. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that values community engagement and professional growth. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and assistive technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in delivering patient services and equipment management.
• Responsible for maintaining and calibrating assistive equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Assistive Technology Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Infection Control Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Durable Medical Equipment

Computers and Applications

Job description

Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Hospital Based Outpatient

Physical Therapist

Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ

Status: Full-Time

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals founded in 1948, has continued to expand its programs and services to meet the growing demand for quality inpatient and outpatient physical and occupational therapies. By carefully integrating clinical expertise, experience, and leading-edge technologies, Kessler helps to optimize the recovery of individuals with neuromuscular conditions, orthopedic, sports and work-related injuries, musculoskeletal and other physical rehabilitation needs.

Kessler is committed not only to the health and quality of life of its patients but also to the well-being of its communities. Our hospital and centers host a wide range of free educational events, screenings, and seminars and offer programming to local schools, colleges, libraries, community organizations, youth centers, sports and recreation leagues, and other groups.

Position Summary

Assists with the coordination of the outpatient wheelchair equipment service provision process. Responsible for maintaining, calibrating, and/or repairing assistive or rehabilitative equipment and devices. This includes maintenance of all trial wheelchairs and seating systems to assure they are in safe, clean, and working order; responsible for inventory management; provide assistance to the physical and occupational therapy staff with wheelchair fitting and training as requested; communicate with vendors and patients to ensure timely and productive appointments; and maintain cleanliness and organization of the clinic environment.

Responsibilities

Assists the therapists in the delivery of patient services by performing patient-related activities, including:

• Assists patients with all lifts and transfer activities to all surfaces using appropriate equipment and established processes.
• Assists therapists with all patient-related treatment activities as instructed, including equipment setup, guarding, transporting, as well as donning and doffing various orthotic and assistive devices specific to the patient population. Effectively communicates with the therapist regarding patient status.
• Responsible for electronic programming of power wheelchairs to improve drive performance, seating system activation, and maximize client’s functional independence in home and community environments.
• Performs problem-solving with the configuration of ultra-light wheelchair setup to maximize user performance.
• Performs all duties in accordance with the rules and regulations regarding non-licensed personnel as outlined in the Physical Therapy and Occupational Practice Acts.
• According to departmental and infection control policies and procedures, maintains department cleanliness and disinfects equipment throughout and at the conclusion of the treatment day. Maintains accurate recording in departmental log books regarding daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cleaning schedules.
• Responsible for department equipment calibration and oversees established procedures to initiate and follow through with appropriate action steps for defective equipment or other environmental/maintenance issues.
• Informs department supervisor of needed supplies, equipment, and training; assists with the creation and completion of departmental purchase orders. Tracks the receipt of orders and dispenses the supplies accordingly. Responsible for managing the departmental equipment inventory and tracking all “out of clinic” loaner equipment.
• Assists therapy and front office staff with clerical duties related to medical record chart maintenance, handling phone calls and inquiries, greeting and directing patients, scheduling appointments, and other duties as requested.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and follows hospital infection control policies and risk management procedures. Is able to locate appropriate policies as needed.
• Demonstrates awareness of performance improvement (PI) and actively participates with hospital and departmental PI initiatives and patient care improvement activities.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments with equipment capabilities and limitations as well as future changes proposed by a variety of manufacturers.
• Retrieves and interprets detailed product and parts manuals to increase accuracy of communication between therapist, supplier, and manufacturer regarding specific user needs.
• Works with clinical staff to problem-solve compatible seating system product features for specific client needs and improves “fit” with incorporating “after-market” seating system products onto manual and power wheelchairs.
• Communicates with supervisor on a timely basis regarding problems, issues, and needs related to work assignment. Independently utilizes Select Intranet for communications and reference purposes.
• Coordinates patient equipment trial with “demo” wheelchairs and seating products, including managing supplier follow-up with obtaining equipment and setup for patient treatment sessions as well as obtaining equipment from manufacturer representatives and the inpatient department. Responsible for transporting equipment between gyms and storage areas. Works under the direction of therapy staff for clinical guidance.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience (Including Licenses)

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Assistive Technology Practitioner and/or previous experience with a rehabilitation organization preferred.
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment especially wheelchairs and hand tools preferred.
• Knowledge and proficiency in computers/applications required.

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