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Kaiser Permanente

Physical Therapist HH H SH

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$1.8K - $2.3K/wk

Coordinates adaptive equipment assessment with certified equipment vendors as appropriate. Reassesses adaptive equipment as needed to determine effectiveness and/or modification of equipment.

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Bond Health

Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

Bronx, NY · On-site

$38 - $55/hr

Ability to lift, push, or move gross motor equipment and adaptive devices such as wheelchairs or prone standers. For More Information or To Apply Yanet Haile Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing ...

Kaiser Permanente

Occupational Therapist HH

Novato, CA · On-site

$49.50 - $62.75/hr

May reassess adaptive equipment as needed, to determine effectiveness and/or modification of equipment. * Coordinates adaptive equipment assessment with appropriate certified equipment vendors as ...

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How much do adaptive equipment jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for adaptive equipment in the United States is $28.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is adaptive equipment?

An Adaptive Equipment job involves selecting, designing, and providing tools or devices that help individuals with disabilities or mobility challenges perform daily tasks independently. Professionals in this field assess a person's needs and recommend specialized equipment such as wheelchairs, adaptive utensils, or communication devices. They may work in healthcare settings, rehabilitation centers, or assistive technology companies. Their goal is to enhance a person's quality of life by improving accessibility and functionality in their environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an adaptive equipment specialist?

As an Adaptive Equipment Specialist, your day-to-day tasks often include conducting assessments to determine clients' needs, recommending appropriate adaptive devices, and training both clients and caregivers on their use. You'll often collaborate with healthcare providers, therapists, and social workers to ensure the best possible support for each individual. Adjusting and maintaining equipment, documenting client progress, and staying updated on new technologies in adaptive equipment are also common responsibilities. This role is highly interactive, requiring hands-on engagement with both people and devices to deliver personalized solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the adaptive equipment position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Adaptive Equipment Specialist role, you need a solid understanding of assistive technology, patient assessment, and knowledge of disability accommodations, often supported by a background in occupational therapy, physical therapy, or rehabilitation sciences. Familiarity with tools such as wheelchairs, communication devices, mobility aids, and adaptive computer hardware/software is important, and certification in assistive technology (e.g., ATP certification) may be preferred. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and empathy are key soft skills for effectively interacting with clients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams. These abilities ensure appropriate recommendations and successful implementation of adaptive solutions to improve clients' independence and quality of life.

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Infographic showing various Adaptive Equipment job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,344 per year, or $28.5 per hour.

Wheelchair and Durable Medical Equipment Technician

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Shrinerschildrens
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Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

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Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

Job Summary
Shriners Children's Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Wheelchair and Durable Medical Equipment Technician to provide seating and mobility equipment needs for a variety of orthopedic diagnoses to infants, toddlers, preschool, school age, adolescents, and young adults. Also to attend assigned clinics and work with a multidisciplinary team providing the team and patient / family with expertise in Seating and Positioning, and DME.
Key Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates knowledge & skills necessary to assess, set goals, & plan for care of infants, toddlers, preschool, school age, adolescents & young adults with a variety of orthopedic needs, to provide the most appropriate seating system for the patient.

  • Patient treatment is carried out in accordance with standards of care and under the direction of a Physical or Occupational Therapist.

  • Demonstrates knowledge, skills & ability to provide for adaptive equipment needs of the patient. Follows department policy of working through vendors & patient insurance, or donations from outside sources.

  • Evaluates and monitors need for adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, and seating systems.

  • Fix electrical issues, replace batteries, test joysticks, adjust brakes, and change tires or inner tubes of power and manual wheelchairs.

  • Help adjust seating , footplates, and frame components to match a wheelchair user's specific physical needs.

  • Clean caster wheels, lubricate moving parts, and check safety hardware of manual and power wheelchairs.


Required Qualifications

  • CPR certification or the ability to complete within three months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years seating and mobility technology

  • ATP certification

  • Experience with mechanical assembly and adjustment

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

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