Rehabilitation Technician

How to Apply

Please attach a cover letter along with your resume. In your letter, we'd love to hear what excites you about the opportunity to join our team, a summary of any relevant experience, and how you approach patient care and collaboration with colleagues.

Job Summary

Join our outpatient orthopedic and spine physical therapy team and play an important role in helping patients achieve their goals. Rehabilitation Technicians are valued members of the clinic team who support patient care, assist therapists, and help create an organized, welcoming environment for patients and families.

We are looking for someone who enjoys helping others, takes pride in maintaining an organized clinical environment, and is committed to creating a positive experience for every patient. The ideal candidate is dependable, takes initiative, and enjoys being part of a team dedicated to helping patients achieve their goals.

Responsibilities*

Patient Care Support

• Prepare treatment areas, exercise equipment, mobility devices and other equipment
• Support Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants with patient mobility and therapeutic interventions as requested
• Assist patients with mobility needs, including transfers and transportation between the clinic and parking structure.
• Help to create a welcoming and professional experience for patients and visitors
  
  
  

Clinic Operations

• Maintain a clean, safe and organized clinical enviroment
• Stock treatment areas and monitor clinic supplies
• Perform and document preventative maintenance and cleaning duties for patient care equipment
• Process patient care orders using the electronic medical record system
• Assist with patient check-in, check-out, scheduling and other administrative tasks as needed
  
  
  

Teamwork & Leadership

• Collaborate closely with therapists, administratie staff and volunteers
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, organization and the patient experience
• Collaborate with supervisor on projects and tasks as directed
• Support a culture of teamwork, accountability and excellent service
  
  
  

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to anticipate needs and take initiative
• Schedule flexibility for opening and/or closing coverage
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, push, pull, and assist with patient mobility activities as needed throughout the workday.
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience in healthcare, rehabilitation, fitness, customer service or hospitality settings
• Experience working directly with patients, customers or team-based environments
  
  
  

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Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) at University Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy. Days worked will be Monday through Friday, hours to be determined.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job postings remain open for a minimum of seven calendar days. This position may be filled any time after the posting period ends.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.