Rehab Technician -Physical Therapy

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Hours: M, W, F 2:30p-6:30p and T, TH 3:30p-7:30p

Location:  Auburn Hills

The Rehabilitation Technician is responsible for supporting the Mission and Vision of Henry Ford Health by, under close supervision, assisting the therapist in certain assigned treatment procedures and giving feedback to the therapist regarding the patient’s response to treatment. Other duties may include preparation of the treatment area and clean up, transporting patients to and from the department, monitoring and putting away supplies and completing assigned infection control procedures, as well as various other duties as assigned. May perform these duties in Physical Therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech Pathology, Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, or at the Sports Rehabilitation Center.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Performs treatment procedures predetermined by the therapist and in accordance with the training of the technician. Should be knowledgeable about and proficient in the use of hot packs, ice packs, iontophoresis, biofeedback, fluidotherapy, ultrasound, phonophoresis, diathermy, electrical stimulation, paraffin, jobst recirculator, pelvic and cervical traction, hydrotherapy, gait training, setting up of exercise and treatment equipment, proper transfer of patients, transportation of patients, and isolation procedures. This list is not all inclusive.

2. Provides feedback to the therapist regarding patient’s response to the treatment and reports any unusual occurrences to the supervising therapist.

3. Prepares the treatment area and cleans up the area following treatment and the end of the day.

4. Transports patients to and from the Rehabilitation Services Department.

5. Monitors supplies, notifies clerk of supplies that need to be ordered, and puts them away.

6. Completes all assigned infection control procedures according to the posted schedule.

7. Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services and committees.

8. Distributes referrals and progress notes to the inpatient and outpatient charts and/or Medical Records.

9. Promotes a positive work environment as evidenced by quality service and positive staff attitudes.

10. Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission through performing behaviors consistent with Standards of Performance and Code of Ethics.

11. This position shall have access to and disclose personal health information only when reasonably necessary to perform the designated job-related responsibilities. Disclosure and/or use of personal health information for any purpose other than as reasonably necessary for designated job responsibilities is prohibited.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

This position requires the ability to identify age related differences within the persons served and the adjustment of treatment style and expectations as appropriate, including adjustments based on the person’s served cognitive function and learning ability. This will include taking into account their religious and cultural needs and preferences.
 

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• BLS through the American Heart Association