Assistive Technology Professional It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health at Home Madison Hammersley Worker Type: Regular
Job Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. Enjoy the perfect blend of independence and support as an Assistive Technology Professional with SSM Health. Build meaningful relationships with patients while maintaining work/life balance through a flexible Monday-Friday schedule. We provide the referrals, company van, tools, and programming equipment, along with continuing education opportunities and coverage for credential renewal costs.
Department: Rehab Services
Schedule:
40 hours per week / Day ShiftApply today. SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.
Job Summary:
Perform patient assessments and works with other medical professionals to provide custom assistive technology products to patients. Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess the patients' skills, needs and mode of mobility for different environments; measures and fits customers for consumer level equipment based upon assessment information. Educates customers on assistive technology product options, insurance guidelines and the process of obtaining devices. Researches and compiles product options based on customer needs. Works in conjunction with other health care professionals to obtain the necessary documentation that supports the medical necessity for the equipment. Demonstrates equipment as needed and as available. Prepares necessary documentation and conducts follow-up to obtain necessary documentation. Delivers and picks up equipment to and from patients' homes. Provides and reviews written documentation to patients/caregivers and obtains signatures on delivery paperwork. Performs final fittings and equipment modifications prior to and upon delivery. Trains patients, caregivers, family members and others in the proper use and maintenance of the equipment. Provides follow-up support to customers. Assists in performing repair services to rehab equipment provided by the department. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATIONHigh School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experienceEXPERIENCEOne year experienceADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSProof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSDriving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) AndDriver's License State of Issuance AndAssistive Technology Professional (ATP) - Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department:
2923000174 Rehab Services DME Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
