Rehabilitation Technician
Ann Arbor, MIFull-time$43–62K/yrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Rehabilitation Technician supports an outpatient orthopedic and spine physical therapy team by assisting with patient care and clinic operations. The role helps therapists with patient mobility and therapeutic interventions, maintains treatment areas and equipment, processes orders, and assists with administrative tasks. The technician also collaborates with clinic staff and volunteers to support an organized, welcoming patient experience.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
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Full job description
Rehabilitation Technician
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How to Apply
Please attach a cover letter along with your resume. In your letter, we'd love to hear what excites you about the opportunity to join our team, a summary of any relevant experience, and how you approach patient care and collaboration with colleagues.
Job Summary
Join our outpatient orthopedic and spine physical therapy team and play an important role in helping patients achieve their goals. Rehabilitation Technicians are valued members of the clinic team who support patient care, assist therapists, and help create an organized, welcoming environment for patients and families.
We are looking for someone who enjoys helping others, takes pride in maintaining an organized clinical environment, and is committed to creating a positive experience for every patient. The ideal candidate is dependable, takes initiative, and enjoys being part of a team dedicated to helping patients achieve their goals.
Responsibilities*
Patient Care Support:
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Prepare treatment areas, exercise equipment, mobility devices and other equipment
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Support Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants with patient mobility and therapeutic interventions as requested
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Assist patients with mobility needs, including transfers and transportation between the clinic and parking structure.
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Help to create a welcoming and professional experience for patients and visitors
Clinic Operations:
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Maintain a clean, safe and organized clinical enviroment
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Stock treatment areas and monitor clinic supplies
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Perform and document preventative maintenance and cleaning duties for patient care equipment
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Process patient care orders using the electronic medical record system
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Assist with patient check-in, check-out, scheduling and other administrative tasks as needed
Teamwork & Leadership
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Collaborate closely with therapists, administratie staff and volunteers
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Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, organization and the patient experience
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Collaborate with supervisor on projects and tasks as directed
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Support a culture of teamwork, accountability and excellent service
Required Qualifications*
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Basic computer proficiency
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Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
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Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
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Ability to anticipate needs and take initiative
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Schedule flexibility for opening and/or closing coverage
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Ability to stand, walk, lift, push, pull, and assist with patient mobility activities as needed throughout the workday.
Desired Qualifications*
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Experience in healthcare, rehabilitation, fitness, customer service or hospitality settings
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Experience working directly with patients, customers or team-based environments
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Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Work Schedule
This position is full-time (40 hours/week) at University Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy. Days worked will be Monday through Friday, hours to be determined.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job postings remain open for a minimum of seven calendar days. This position may be filled any time after the posting period ends.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
283538
Working Title
Rehabilitation Technician
Job Title
Rehabilitation Technician
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM PMR OP OTPT
Posting Begin/End Date
11/05/2026 - 12/05/2026
Salary
$42,848.00 - $62,192.00
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
Physical/Occupational Therapy
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How this job compares
Set against the 383 open Physical Therapy jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$43–62K/yr
- US median$88–105K/yr73 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $53K, is 47% below the US median midpoint ($100K) — in the lowest quarter of Physical Therapy salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 18 open Physical Therapy jobs in Michigan and 383 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Genesis Healthcare44 open
- ATI Physical Therapy43 open
- Select Medical19 open
- Experience
- Physical Therapy postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 5 years (90 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 132 of the 383 open Physical Therapy jobs (34%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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