Rehab Therapy Aide-Orthopedic Physical Therapy- Full Time-Fairfield

Gaylord Hospital•Fairfield, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. The Rehabilitation Therapy Aide, under direct supervision, assists therapists and assistants with the implementation of treatment programs and provides levels of support services, as needed, for the operations of the department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
Must be able to carry out clinical skills in any setting as need deems

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a health care setting preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with the provision of direct patient care.
Gives professional staff assistance appropriately for evaluative and treatment activities i.e. routine vitals monitoring
Performs routine, established activities directly supervised by a professional staff member.
Independently performs non-supervised activities, such as ROM.
Utilizes appropriate safety techniques regarding self and patient
Takes cultural diversity and population specific issues into consideration and utilizes this knowledge appropriately in the delivery of patient care
Always helps maintain a clean treatment area and work environment, including listed aide duties
Provides appropriate telephone coverage and clerical support as needed
Helps with supply inventory and retrieval of equipment/supplies when needed
Interacts appropriately through clinical communication
Communicates clearly and timely with other departmental personnel
Communicates professionally with other hospital personnel
Keeps supervisor informed of clinical issues, problems or concerns related to job role, and any other issues related to job performance
Keeps primary therapist aware of patient care issues
Exemplifies the principles of financial stewardship while carrying out there daily role and responsibilities.