What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Therapy Aide-Orthopedic Physical Therapy- Full Time-Fairfield position at Gaylord Hospital?
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. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- 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
- Provides Non-Direct 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
- Professionalism
- Exemplifies the principles of financial stewardship while carrying out there daily role and responsibilities.
- Exhibits IT IS ICARE Values
- Innovation: Embracing creativity and new ideas to improve processes and outcomes.
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with others to achieve shared goals and objectives.
- Inclusion: Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
- Safety: Prioritizing the well-being and security of patients, individuals and communities.
- Integrity: Acting with honesty and transparency in all interactions and decisions.
- Compassion: Showing empathy and kindness towards others, especially in challenging situations.
- Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and outcomes, ensuring reliability and trust.
- Respect: Treating others with dignity and consideration, valuing their perspectives and contributions.
- Excellence: Striving for the highest quality in performance and achievements.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
- Previous experience in a health care setting preferred
- Must be able to carry out clinical skills in any setting as need deems
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full Time: Monday through Friday- 40 hours
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary : $83,015 - $131,704