Rehab Technician - Inpatient Rehabilitation, PRN

Job Title

Rehab Technician

Mary Free Bed at Covenant

Inpatient Rehabilitation

At least 2 weekend days monthly

8a-4::30pm

$19.00

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 state with access to our unique standard of care

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

• 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.

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.

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

• Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• 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 the therapist.
• Carrying out specific treatment activities under direction/supervision of primary therapist or assistant.
• Monitors patient response to treatments, provides written/verbal feedback to therapist and therapy assistants, and/or documents in medical record with therapist review/signature.
• 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.
• Maintains adequate clean linen supply and changes linen in accordance with established guidelines.
• Maintains treatment areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assists in maintaining charts, filing, and retrieving records as requested.
• Functions as patient advocate and maintains patient confidentiality.
• May order and maintain inventory as assigned.
• May supervise volunteers/support staff as assigned.
• Provide coverage for outpatient therapy, rehab technician planned/extended…