Physical Therapy Aide

Holy Name Medical Center; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical coverage

Dental and vision plans

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Holy Name Medical Center in New Jersey is seeking healthcare support staff for patient care tasks and non-patient duties. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork within a faith-based, independent Catholic health system with a long-standing commitment to education and community wellness.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and CPR certification within 90 days. The facility offers full-time and part-time positions with comprehensive benefits and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than 1 year of on-the-job training in treatment set-ups, ordering supplies and guarding techniques required.
• CPR certification (AHA) within 90 days required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains working areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Stores, maintains and changes linen.
• Prepares and cleans hydrotherapy equipment in accordance with procedures.
• Assists with patient transfers using proper guarding techniques.
• Assists therapists with dressing changes for patients requiring wound care.
• Follows Infection Control Procedures.
• Measures, adjusts and instructs patients in basic crutch walking.
• Prepares patients for specific treatment and transports as needed.
• Reports safety hazards to supervisor and maintains inventory.

Skills

Body mechanics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Description

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus. Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery. Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A Brief Overview

Performs supportive patient related and non-patient related tasks as directed by professional staff. Follows the policies and procedures of the department and hospital

What You Will Do

• Maintains working areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition
• Stores maintains and changes linen
• Prepares and cleans hydrotherapy equipment in accordance with departmental procedures
• Assists with patient transfers from all surfaces
• Uses proper guarding techniques while ambulating patients
• Assist therapists with dressing changes for patients requiring wound care
• Follows Infection Control Procedures
• Measures, adjusts and instructs patients in basic crutch walking
• Prepares, patients for specific treatment, including transporting to and within the department
• Assists in toileting of patients as directed by professional staffReport safety hazards to Administrative Director or Supervisor
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies for the department
• Incorporates physiological age of patients into overall plan for delivery of patient care
• Maintains confidentiality
• Complies with Hospital dress code policy and maintains professional appearance
• Provides proper notification for absence and tardiness
• Performs other duties as assigned and within the scope of training

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required

Experience Qualifications

• less than 1 year On the job training experience in treatment set-ups, ordering supplies and guarding techniques Required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to apply appropriate body mechanics and use of assistive equipment in all patient Transfers

Licenses and Certifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) AHA CPR within 90 Days Required

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life.

• low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions
• dental and vision plans
• discounted prescriptions
• access to on-site child care
• 401(k) matching
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• flexible spending accounts
• legal and voluntary coverage options
• life insurance
• free on-site parking

If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $16.00/hour - $18.75/hour

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.