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Overview

The Rehabilitation Technician will transfer and transport patients and provide patient

care under direct supervision of a clinician within the policies and procedures of

both the Institute and the departmental program, and in accordance with Laws

and Regulations of the State of Maryland. The incumbent will assist clinical staff in

the provision of patient care programs and perform supportive tasks, including

those serving the administrative, maintenance, and operational needs of the

program. This position requires proficiency in at least one area of concentration

which is meaningful and of value to the department.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for overseeing one or more programmatic areas of

concentration/responsibility.

2. Prepare, maintain, and clean patient treatment areas before & after treatment

sessions. Adhere to Kennedy Krieger Institute policies regarding patient & staff

safety, hygiene, patient privacy, and patient-specific and standard precautions.

3. Assist in the practice of therapeutic exercise & functional activities programs

under direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) per Maryland state law.

4. Demonstrate appropriate application and removal of electrodes and orthotic

devices, as well as technical proficiency of adaptive equipment and

rehabilitation modalities. Informs clinicians of any adverse effects.

5. Greet, transport, and assist patients with hygiene and/or dressing needs.

6. Remind and clarify appointment schedules for patients in conjunction with

clinicians’ treatment plans and care center scheduling.

7. Provide general program overview and conduct tours of the clinic for new

patients and families.

8. Maintain program supplies, including ordering, inventory control, labeling, and

storing supplies.

9. Participate in maintenance, organization, care, cleaning, transport, tracking,

scheduling and safe storage of equipment. Identify and correct/report quality

control problems, such as removal and coordinating repair of broken

equipment or environmental hazards.

10. Actively participate in meetings and committees including execution of tasks

related to preparing for regulatory review and performance improvement projects. Attend staff and supervisory meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

* Must possess and maintain certification from an accredited institution in

Rehabilitation Therapy Aide required.

* Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification

from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

EDUCATION:

* High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

* Associate’s degree preferred.

* Enrollment in health occupation curriculum, certification, or academic program

is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum 1 year of experience as a Rehabilitation Aide, Rehabilitation

Technician, or a comparable position required.

* Experience working with or treating children or adults with developmental or

acquired disabilities is preferred.

Benefits

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Minimum pay range

USD $15.58/Hr.

Maximum pay range

USD $24.33/Yr.

**Vacancy ID** _11723_

**Job Location : Street** _707 N Broadway_

**\# of Hours** _40.00_

**_Job Locations_** _US-MD-Baltimore_

**Pos. Type** _Regular Full Time_

**Department : Name** _Occupational Therapy_

Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet