PT Aide (Physical Therapist Aide) in Princeton, New Jersey at Princeton Orthopaedic Associates

Job Title: PT Aide

Work Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt | On-Site Five Days

Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.50 per hour

Practice Introduction:

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA), a division of OrthoNJ, is a Community of Extraordinary Care professionals serving Central New Jersey since 1974. With 28 physicians, including 18 Orthopaedic surgeons, across 7 office locations, urgent care centers, and surgical center, POA operates as an outcome-focused orthopaedic practice that combines extraordinary talent, advanced techniques, and cutting-edge tools with compassionate service. As part of New Jersey's largest independent orthopaedic group practice, POA physicians work collaboratively to provide personalized, patient-centered care while maintaining the values and autonomy of the private practice model.

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates is built on a foundation of compassion, patient focus, quality, collaboration, honesty, and excellence. We are a community where every team member—regardless of role—is expected to embody these values in their daily work, hold themselves and colleagues accountable to high standards, and speak up when behavior falls short of our expectations. We foster a culture of continuous improvement where feedback is welcomed, mistakes become learning opportunities, and successes are celebrated together. As a member of our team, you'll be expected to contribute ideas, mentor new colleagues, and actively participate in creating an environment where both patients and staff thrive.

Are you passionate about patient care? We are hiring full-time Physical Therapy Aides to join our growing team across our Princeton, Ewing, Monroe, and Hillsborough locations. This role is fundamental to supporting our physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapy assistants in providing exceptional care.

You'll enjoy a positive and collaborative work environment while ensuring our patient care areas remain neat, clean, and safe. If you're eager to contribute to a high-quality healthcare setting, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up therapy equipment and cleaning treatment areas for appointments.
• Wash and restock towels and linens for the treatment areas prior to the patient appointments.
• Preparing and administering hot/cold packs as directed by PT, OT, or PTA.
• Maintaining cleanliness of therapy area and equipment.
• Assist patients move to or from a therapy area.
• Assist patients with the treatment equipment.
• Assist PTs, OTs, and PTAs as directed, work under the direct supervision of a PT, OT, or PTA.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication skills for liaising with patients and internal teams.
• Ability to assist with transfers (moving a patient from a chair to table or gait training).
• Ability to multitask to help manage the flow.
• Proficiency in setting up equipment for the PT’s and OT’s.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized area for patients.
• Basic understanding of medical/PT terminology.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Previous experience is preferred.
• Excellent patient service skills with the ability to provide compassionate care.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Active listening and great communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Professional and friendly.
• Ability to travel to different offices if needed.

Compensation & Benefits:

OrthoNJ, LLC is required by New Jersey law to disclose the compensation range for this position. The hiring range for this role is $16.00-$20.50 per hour. Compensation is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, and geographic location. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as bonuses or incentive pay, as well as benefits. Eligible full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan.

Full Time Benefits Summary:

· Medical Insurance

· Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Voluntary Options)

· Paid Time Off, Paid Holiday Time

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· 401k