Rehab Assistant, Peds/Adolescents

Our mission is to build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing comprehensive educational, vocational and therapeutic services.

Under the general direction of licensed therapists, assists in or administers therapeutic treatment to patients. Provides supervision and carryover of functional skills in activities when not in therapy. Assists with recreational activities as needed, including planning and implementation as indicated. Under the general direction of supervisor, coordinator, and/or staff participates in and completes daily program management tasks. Orients, leads, and directs rehab technicians to carry out daily activity needs. Is contact and organizes observations for students who want to pursue a career in rehabilitation. Provides oversight, training and direction for student interns who are in academic fields such as healthcare management, exercise science, etc. Takes responsibility for planning and implementing activities for group activities of patients in adolescent and pediatric program.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

• six months experience in a health care setting

Knowledge/Skills/Licensure/Certification:

• Flexibility.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is required.
• Word processing experience preferred.

Who We Are:

Ability KC is built on a strong funding legacy that continues to inspire the work done each day for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Since 1947, Ability KC has been providing highly specialized care to address the needs of individuals with high medical complexities as related to stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, developmental disabilities and a variety of rare and complex disabilities in the Kansas City community.

Our Culture:

We emphasize the well-being of every individual, ensuring there is meaning in what we do each day, with dedication to quality relationships, security in our finances, vibrancy in our physical and mental health and recent pride in contributions to our community. Our culture is built on three pillar principles – make a positive impact every day, embrace legacy and innovation, and together we rise.

We offer a Comprehensive Benefit Package that includes:

• Paid Leave Benefits
• Retirement Benefits Eligible to All Employees
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• and other Benefits

Ability KC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis or disability.

Background and post offer drug screenings required.