Physical Therapist Assistant, Rehabilitation, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System; Paramus, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Discount Program

Group Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Time Off

Tuition Assistance

EAP

LifeStyles Fitness Center Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking an outpatient Physical Therapy Aide to assist in delivering PT treatments to patients at home under supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Graduate of an accredited program and NJ license required; CPR certified. No prior experience needed.

Position located at Kraft Center, Day shift. Requires a valid driver’s license, good time management and attention to detail, with strong teamwork across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey License required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to communicate with health-system staff, patients and families.

Skills

NJ License

CPR Certification

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Driver's License

Education

Accredited program (Education Committee)

Job description

Position Summary

To administer Physical Therapy treatments to outpatients in the home environment in a variety of age groups as planned by and supervised by a physical therapist.

Education

Graduate of an accredited program by the Committee of Accreditation in Education.

Experience

No previous experience required.

Special Skills

Current New Jersey License. Current CPR certification. Standard Precautions. Keyboard Skills. Ability to perform work accurately and give attention to details. Ability to use effective critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to use effective time management to set priorities and perform job-related responsibilities. Ability to communicate and interact with the health-system, patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members. Ability to function competently in a changing work environment related to changing patient needs. Driver's License - current and valid driver's license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.

Job Location

Kraft Center

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $29.34 - $36.67 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.