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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Onsite
Location: Mary Free Bed Kids Joan Secchia Children's Rehabilitation Hospital
Hours: This position will have a part time schedule of 8:30AM - 1:00PM.
Help Build the Future of Pediatric Rehabilitation.
This isn't just another job.
It's an opportunity to be part of the founding team of Mary Free Bed Kids—West Michigan's new destination children's rehabilitation hospital designed specifically for kids and their families.
From advanced therapy gyms and adaptive technology to collaborative interdisciplinary care, every space was intentionally created to help children achieve their greatest potential.
If you've ever wanted to help shape a pediatric program from day one while working alongside nationally recognized rehabilitation professionals, this is your opportunity.
This is an opportunity to help launch a nationally recognized pediatric rehabilitation destination focused on helping children achieve their highest level of independence and participation. At Mary Free Bed Kids, we believe rehabilitation works best when families are engaged, empowered, and supported.
As a member of our team, you'll:
✅ Help open and shape a brand-new children's rehabilitation hospital
✅ Work alongside pediatric rehabilitation teams
✅ Deliver care in a purpose-built environment designed specifically for children, adolescents, and families
✅ Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team that places family-centered care at the heart of every decision
✅ Participate in program development, innovation, and quality improvement initiatives
✅ Make a lasting impact on children recovering from complex injuries, illnesses, and disabilities
✅ Grow professionally through mentorship, continuing education, specialty training, and leadership opportunities
Every milestone matters, and everyone plays a critical role in restoring hope and freedom for the children and families we serve.
The Mary Free Bed Kids Joan Secchia Children's Rehabilitation Hospital represents a transformational investment in the future of pediatric rehabilitation across Michigan and the Midwest.
Designed exclusively for children and families, the hospital will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for patients with:
The facility will feature specialized therapy spaces, advanced rehabilitation technology, family-centered amenities, adaptive recreation opportunities, and collaborative care designed to support the whole child and family.
We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It’s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers.
Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care
Mission Statement
Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.
Employment Value Proposition
At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:
Age Specific Responsibility
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
Summary
Assumes full responsibility for evaluating patient’s need for speech therapy. Plans and executes individual treatment programs in accordance with ASHA and SLP scope of practice. Keeps treatment skills upgraded through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Each job responsibility is related to the MFB Pillars of Excellence. The responsibility is identified to a pillar by the following letters: Q (Quality), S (Service), P (People), G (Growth), F (Financial).
Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.
Growing talent and people.
Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
Taking action against discrimination.
Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.
Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.
Restoring hope and freedom, together.
Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
Levels:
Remain in a stationary position: None
Traverse or move around work location: Occasionally
Use keyboard: None
Operate or use department specific equipment: None
Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None
Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently
Transport, position, and/or exert force:
Up to 10 pounds: Majority
Up to 25 pounds: Frequently
Up to 50 pounds: Frequently
Up to 75 pounds: Frequently
More than 100 pounds: Occasionally
Other weight: Up to___ pounds:
Other: None
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com.
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.
