Rehab Tech-PD

Stamford Health, a well-established, award-winning Healthcare System with multiple locations in CT has an opportunity for an Inpatient Rehab Tech.

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and efficient therapy environment and assisting with patient care as directed by the clinical staff. Assists with front desk operations including telephone reception, scheduling, supply ordering and related duties.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Therapy Support:

• As directed by licensed therapy, assist patients in ambulation, transfers, mobility activities, ADLs, exercise programs and leisure activities utilizing appropriate therapeutic techniques.
• Observes patient participation in treatment areas.
• Communicates with primary therapists to report on responses to treatment, progress and condition to optimize therapy documentation.
• Assist to apply heat/cold modalities under supervision of therapists.
• Provides positive support and education to patients and families regarding unit policies, procedures and interventions.
• Performs other duties required to maintain a high level of service. Participates in continuous training, education, & completes annual competencies to meet departmental requirements.
• Demonstrates professional behaviors and complies with departmental policies.

Environmental maintenance:

• Ensures treatment areas are sanitary and tidy according to departmental policies and procedures, which may include, but is not limited to cleaning of treatment equipment and surfaces.
• Maintains equipment check logs and returns therapy items to designated storage areas.
• Monitors inventory, orders and maintains supplies according to need and infection control guidelines. Orders linens and maintains linen closet in orderly conditions.

Reception Support

• Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the department's programs and services to provide accurate information to referral sources and patients.
• Provides information to callers, routes calls as appropriate, takes clear and concise messages.
• Retrieves voice mail messages and responds to them promptly.
• Contacts therapists when Stat/urgent or other orders are received
• Effectively communicate with Unit coordinators and other departments within Stamford hospital and outside vendors.

Clerical duties -

• Completes clerical duties including faxing communications and copying as requested
• Maintains inventory of therapy supplies
• Assists with schedule/order management for therapists

Mobility: must be able to:

• Maintain and assume positions that require considerable use of the whole body such as standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, bending, squatting, kneeling, stair climbing, reaching forward/overhead, and rotation in all directions
• Assist with lifting/transferring patients, maintain balance while helping to guard patients during gait training on level surfaces/uneven surfaces/wet surfaces/ramps/stairs, pushing and pulling to provide resistance and to assist in maneuvering patients
• Respond quickly to emergency situations by lifting/pushing/pulling patients
• Demonstrate proper body mechanics during all assigned tasks
• Endurance: must be sufficient for the provision of assistance as above for 6 or more hours per day.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS certification.
• Familiarity with medical terminology helpful.
• Good computer and phone skills a must. Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of Tech departmental orientation program
• We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of the community and patients we serve.