Outpatient Physical Therapy Aide — Hands-On Support

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Job summary

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA), a division of OrthoNJ, seeks a motivated Physical Therapy Aide to support outpatient orthopaedics. You will assist therapists, set up treatments, and maintain a clean, organized clinical area to ensure smooth patient flow and safety.

The role emphasizes direct patient interaction, teamwork, and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in physical therapy within a collaborative, high-energy practice in Central New Jersey.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in healthcare, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical therapy, with strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to walk, stand, and transport equipment; flexibility to cover shifts at multiple local offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists with patient care flow and treatment setup under supervision.
• Prepare, clean, and sanitize treatment areas and equipment; monitor clinic inventory and infection control.
• Deliver exceptional patient service in a warm, encouraging atmosphere.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Join Our Team!

We are searching for a motivated and personable Physical Therapy Aide who loves working with patients and thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role offers excellent exposure for anyone looking to gain practical experience in outpatient orthopaedics and physical therapy.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• The opportunity to make a direct impact on our patients’ recovery journeys every single day.
• Direct, hands-on exposure to clinical physical therapy practices.
• A collaborative, high-energy, and supportive team culture.

Requirements

• Deliver exceptional patient service by maintaining a warm, positive, and encouraging atmosphere.
• Assist physical therapists with patient care flow and treatment setup under supervision.
• Prepare, clean, and sanitize treatment areas and exercise equipment while monitoring clinic inventory and enforcing strict infection-control guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrates a strong interest in healthcare, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical therapy, complemented by exceptional communication skills and a team-player attitude.
• Must possess the physical capability to walk, stand, and transport equipment throughout the workday, along with the flexibility to cover shifts at various local offices as 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-$21.00 per hour. Compensation is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, and geographic location. Eligible full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan.

Practice Introduction

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA), a division of OrthoNJ, is a Community of Extraordinary Care professionals serving Central New Jersey since 1974. With 30 physicians, including 20 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.

EEO Disclosure

POA is an equal opportunity employer.

POA, as a member organization of OrthoNJ, is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions – including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, dismissal from employment, and other personnel matters – without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.