Physical Therapy Aide Lead in Somerville, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Physical Therapy Aide Lead

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: SPT - Hillsborough

Req #: 0000257757

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $18.31 - $21.81 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Aide Lead in Hillsborough, NJ. This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals aspiring to pursue a future career in physical therapy. In addition to standard rehab aide duties, you will assume leadership and operational responsibilities including inventory management, scheduling, and staff training.

• Clinic Operations: Maintain supply inventory, handle general housekeeping, and enforce infection prevention protocols.
• Team Leadership: Assist with hiring, orienting, and training aides or volunteers; manage the aide shift schedule.
• Patient Care Support: Help physical therapists with patient transfers; retrieve treatment equipment like hot packs, cold packs, and electrical stimulation units.
• Equipment Care: Maintain strict cleaning, maintenance, and quality control standards for all clinical equipment.
• Administrative Aid: Assist with department clerical needs, including answering phones and taking messages.

This Role Might Be For You If:

• You excel at building trusting relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate effectively with colleagues across multiple disciplines.
• You are dedicated to continuous learning.

To Be Considered:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Skills: Strong supervisory, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of rehabilitation aide experience.
• Knowledge: Basic understanding of anatomy and muscle movement terminology.
• Ability to work a full time schedule.