Pediatric Rehab Technician

The Mary Free Bed Kids Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital is preparing to open its doors in December 2026 , and we’re building our team now!

We are beginning the recruitment and interview process early to connect with exceptional professionals who are excited to be part of this exciting new chapter in pediatric rehabilitation. Anticipated start dates for positions supporting the new children’s hospital will be closer to November , with specific timing discussed throughout the interview and offer process.

By applying now, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our team early, learn more about the new hospital and available opportunities, and explore how you can be part of the team bringing this one-of-a-kind pediatric rehabilitation hospital to life.

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 s ystem   with access to our unique standard of care

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

- 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 .

Age Specific Responsibility

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.

Summary

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

Essential Job Responsibilities

- ​ ​ 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 therapist

- ​ Carries out specific treatment activities under direction/supervision of primary therapist or assistant.

- ​ Monitors patient response to treatments and provides written/verbal feedback to   therapist   and therapy assistants.

- ​ 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 by supervisor.

- ​ Performs one or more of the following duties according to program need:

- ​ Organizes and   maintains   patient chargeable equipment inventory.

- ​ Maintains training equipment.

- ​ Assumes patient care and clerical duties under therapist direction across all inpatient programs and/or disciplines.

- ​ We’ll   embrace all people by:

- ​   T reating everyone with dignity and respect.

- ​   O pening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.

- ​   G rowing talent and people.

- ​   E nsuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual   orientation   or socioeconomic status.

- ​     T aking action   against discrimination .

- ​   H onoring our differences and how we collaborate.

- ​   E ducating staff,   patients   and the communities we care for.

- ​   R estoring hope and freedom, together  ​

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of   behaviors   as well as encourages, coaches, and   monitors   the same   in   team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by   identifying   problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;   participates   in departmental efforts to   monitor   and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

- Possesses and   maintains   Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification to meet department/program protocol.

- Department- Specific Requirement -   Sub-Acute Care:   Must   p ossess   and   maintain   the   Certified Emergency Nurse Accreditation (CENA)   in accordance with   department/program protocols.

- The ability to communicate in both written and verbal   format .

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels :

- None (No specific requirements)

- Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

- Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)

- Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position:   ​ Frequently ​

Traverse or move around work location:   ​ Frequently ​

Use keyboard:     ​ None ​

Operate or use department specific equipment:    ​ None ​

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder :   ​ None ​

Position self to   accomplish   the Essential Functions of the role :   ​ None ​

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding:   ​ None ​

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

Up to 10 pounds:       ​   _____ ​

Up to 25 pounds:   ​   _____ ​

Up to 50 pounds:   ​   _____ ​

Up to 75 pounds:     ​   _____ ​

More than 100 pounds :   ​ ​ Occasionally ​ ​

Other weight: Up to___   pounds   ​   _ ____ ​

Other:   ​ None ​

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy   regarding   requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at   [email protected].

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status,   disability   or other legally protected   characteristic .