Physical Therapy Aide in Somerville, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Physical Therapy Aide

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Physical Therapy

Req #: 0000248824

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.39 - $20.77 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.

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a full-time Physical Therapy Aide to the team. Great opportunity for those looking to pursue a future career in physical therapy!

Qualifications:

Required:

• HS diploma or GED
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred:

• Basic knowledge of anatomy and muscle movement terminology

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS Certification from AHA

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift, 40 hours/week
• Full-time Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Participates with lifting and guarding of patients during therapy sessions
• Provides clear instructions and constant emotional and psychological support to patients at all times
• Assists with transporting patients as needed to and from their rooms on the Inpatient unit
• Assists in managing the gym area to ensure linen is readily available and prepared for the therapist
• Assures patients are adequately and appropriately dressed for therapy
• Prepares treatment booths, mats, wheelchairs, and assistive devices as needed, and cleans them thoroughly following treatment
• Maintains clinical supplies in their proper place and condition (e.g., ensuring solutions are sealed and labeled properly)
• Maintains compliance logs for equipment (including hydrocollator and paraffin) and performs required daily and weekly checks
• Assists the physical therapist as requested with overall patient mobility

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.