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Employment applications are available on the Employment and Career Opportunities page of this site, from the Gaylord Hospital Reception Desk or through the Human Resources Department.
 

 


ADMISSIONS

Regional Healthcare Manager
Performs on-site evaluations of prospective Gaylord Hospital patients.  Communicates with health care organizations, family members and insurance companies regarding admissions process.  Utilizes marketing skills to introduce service to and develop a network of referral sources.
Qualifications: RN, BSN, and/or CRRN preferred; fifth year college or university program certificate or two to four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience and four or more years of experience in the health care field, including two years in rehabilitation or insurance case management.  Requires working knowledge of medical criteria used for admission, excellent communication and clinical assessment skills, and knowledge of reimbursement issues impacting inpatient rehabilitation.  Valid driver's license is also necessary.
Hours: Per diem 

Clinical Admissions Rep
Coordinates all aspects, focusing on clinical issues, of inquiries and referrals from referral sources and conducts necessary clinical follow up to ensure timely and clinically/financially appropriate inpatient admissions.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (BA) from four year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five or more years experience in the rehabilitation field. RN, BSN preferred.
Hours: 40 hours (9-9:30 a. m.-5:30 -6:00 p.m. – Some Sat. a.m. required)

Regional Healthcare Manager
Responsible for developing a network of referral sources, performing on-site evaluations of prospective Gaylord Hospital patients, facilitating the admissions process and communicating Gaylord’s value proposition with healthcare organizations, referring healthcare practitioners, family members and insurance companies. Meets referral and admissions goals.
Qualifications: Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Four or more years of experience in the healthcare field, including two years in rehabilitation or insurance case management. RN, BSN and and advanced degree or certifications preferred. Valid driver’s license.
Hours: 40 hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

NURSING SERVICES 

Registered Nurses 
No openings at this time.

LPN
No openings at this time.

Nursing Assistant
Assists in the care of patients under the direction of the professional nursing staff.                   
Req #s:

  • 10-117 Milne 1 Days-24 hours
  • 10-121 Hooker 2 Days-24 hours
  • 10-122 Hooker 2 Evenings-24 hours

Unit Secretary
Performs general, clerical and communicative tasks, and acts as receptionist within the nursing unit. Responsible for the medical record while on unit. Position entails a high volume of telephone communication, and the ability to maintain an organized environment.                   
Hours:  Per Diem 
 

PHARMACY

No open positions at this time. Please check again for future openings.                    
 

RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Respiratory Care Practitioners
Administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients by prescription and under the supervision of a physician and the manager of Respiratory Care.  Requires current CRT and RRT certificates from the State of CT, current CPR certificate and the ability to draw and analyze ABG's.
Hours:  Per Diem

Respiratory Aide
Assists Respiratory Therapists and may assist Radiologists as needed in routine limited patient contact assignments/discharge planning.  
Hours:  Per Diem

INPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES

Speech Therapist 
Provides diagnostic and treatment services to individuals with speech, language and cognitive disorders referred to the department. Requires a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, and CT license in Speech Pathology.  
Hours:  Per Diem

Occupational Therapist
Provides optimal patient care according to recognized standards of occupational therapy, utilizes a comprehensive evaluation to assess patient needs, devises an appropriate treatment plan and progresses the patient toward established functional goals. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of CT. Neuro/Ortho skills and return to work/work hardening background desirable.  
Hours:  Per Diem

Rehab Therapy Aide
Assists therapists and assistants with implementation of treatment programs under direct supervision and provides levels of support services as needed for the operations of the department. Qualifications:  High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination. Previous health care experience preferred.  Bilingula (English/Spanish) a plus.  Req #:  11-03.
Hours:  40 hours/week

OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L)
Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA will carry out programs utilizing the specific treatment, supporting the progress of the patient.  COTA will support and participate in the department Quality Assurance.  Qualifications:  High school diploma plus and Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy or related field or its equivalent and Connecticut state license.  Requires good working knowledge of technical Occuaptional Therapy techniques, good organizational skills and teh ability to think creatively.  Experience preferred.  Req.#:  10-132.  Hours:  40 hours/week.

Intake Representative _North Haven
Performs pre-registration, scheduling and registration functions for outpatients.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) or three to six months of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination. Requires a minimum of 2 years experience in a health care setting, medical office, or insurance environment. Knowledge of all types of insurance benefit plans including, but not limited to, Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, Worker's Compensation, and Managed Care, familiarity with basic medical terminology and CPT4 and ICD-9 coding a plus. Basic computer skills, cash handling skills, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently are necessary.Req#: 11-05 Hours: 40 hours/week (7:00 am- 7:00 pm Flexibility)

Physical Therapist (Outpatient)-North Haven
Provides optimal patient care according to recognized standards of physical therapy. Utilizes a comprehensive evaluation to assess patient’s needs, devise an appropriate treatment plan and progress the patient toward established functional goals. Qualifications: A Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from a college or university approved by the Committee on Medical Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure with a temporary permit) in the State of Connecticut. Requires a working knowledge of the principles and techniques of physical science confined to patient treatment and care as it relates to patient physical therapy, including Neuro/Ortho and amputees. Experience or an interest in aquatics a plus.Req#: 11-06 11-07 Hours: 40 hours/full time (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Flexibility)
 

FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES

Food Service
This position is responsible for various patient and cafeteria meal service duties such as tray assembly, meal delivery and kitchen maintenance, including dishwasher operation, pot washing and cashiering.  
Hours:  Per Diem

SOCIAL SERVICES

Care Manager
Ensures patients' plan of care and hospital stay using clinical and financial resources appropriately to promote a safe and timely discharge. Acts as the principal communicator to the patient, families and external case managers regarding insurance benefits, treatment plan, progress, length of stay, and discharge plan.  Qualifications:  Bachelor's prepared RN with strong clinical experience in a hospital setting, additional experience in home care, long term care and case management is preferred.  Current CT license required for RN. Requires knowledge of legal and regulatory issues, insurance, third party reimbursement, and experience with medical cost containment and resource utilization. Strong computer skills and experience with multi-aged and multicultural populations is also necessary.  Req#:  11-01. Hours: 40 hours, full-time.  Req#11-04.  Hours:  32 hours, full-time.

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Senior Coder
Coding of inpatient services utilizing ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding classification systems for prepartion of inpatient billing and hospital database.  Will perform diagnostic coding for inpatient admissions according to hospital program evaluation system guidelines. Qualifications:  Associates degree or equivalent and five years relevant hospital based experience. CCS, CPC or RHIT certification.  ICD-9 and CPT-4 expertise, Medical terminology and Anatomy/Physiology skills also required as well as strong DRG and regulatory guideline knowledge. Req:  10-102.  Hours:  40 hours/week. 

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

HOUSEKEEPER
Dusts, cleans and performs all general housekeeping duties as required throughout the hospital.
Qualifications:  Requires experience in floor care maintenance and operation of floor care equipment. Previous institutional cleaning experience a plus.  Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.HoursPer Diem positions available.

MAINTENANCE
Performs day-to-day maintenance, repair, and modification of facility plant and equipment. Assists in identifying potential problems related to building systems and equipment, maintains tools and spare parts inventory, relocates furniture and equipment, and performs other tasks as assigned. HoursPer Diem

 

SWITCHBOARD/MAIL ROOM

Switchboard Operator/Mail  Clerk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Responsible for the operation of the hospital switchboard to relay incoming, outgoing and internal hospital calls.  Sorts and distributes mail.                   
Hours:  Per Diem