Rehab Tech / Rehab Aide / Administrative Assistant

Preferred Therapy Solutions • New Milford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Candlewood Valley Health and Rehab is seeking a full-time Rehab Tech to join their sub-acute/skilled nursing facility in New Milford, CT. This role involves working with the geriatric population, including short-term and long-term care patients, and those in a secured dementia unit. The facility is well-regarded in the community and offers a supportive team environment with a dedicated rehab director and a full rehab team. Preferred Therapy Solutions, the employer, is owned and operated by therapists, focusing on ethical patient care and understanding the needs of therapists for success. They emphasize a healthy work-life balance with generous paid time off and a strong continuing education program. The Rehab Tech will assist rehabilitation staff with patient-related activities, provide technical and light administrative duties for the Rehabilitation Department, and contribute to patient independence.

Requirements

• Hold a High school diploma or Graduate Equivalency Degree.
• Demonstrate concise oral and written communication skills with rehab. staff, facility staff, patients, and families.
• Demonstrate regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assists with specific treatment activities assigned by the treating therapist.
• Transports patients to and from rehabilitation dept. for scheduled treatment as requested and assist with transfers.
• Prepares patient for therapy as directed by supervising therapist.
• Helps in the modification of patient equipment (wheelchairs, splints) as necessary.
• Reports patient response to treatment and changes in medical status to supervising therapist immediately.
• Assists with computer data entry and generates reports as requested.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation of direct, indirect time, payroll, efficiency and clinical reporting.
• Adheres to confidentiality standards of HIPAA and all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Uses a professional and clear style of verbal and written communication.
• Clerical duties such as answering calls, photocopy, file, fax/scan/upload documents, supply orders.
• Maintains rehabilitation area and equipment in a neat, clean and safe manner.
• Attends in-services and facility meetings as required.
• Work cooperatively in group situations and demonstrates flexibility, team building, and promotes a positive work environment.
• Implements a customer service philosophy to promote value and customer loyalty.
• Reports to work on time and adheres to schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 5 weeks of paid time off to start and up to 6 weeks of PTO after 5 years of employment
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Rx plan/ H.S.A
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Continuing Education program
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match
• Flexible schedules to promote a balance between career and personal life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED