Physical Therapy Aide - Acute Rehab - Per Diem

Penn Medicine; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine’s Acute Rehab unit is seeking a per diem Physical Therapy Aide to support daily activities and assist the professional staff in patient care. The role requires weekday availability and one Saturday per month, with attendance at new employee orientation on Monday.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a busy rehab setting while contributing to efficient department operations and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• CPR certification required
• HS Diploma/GED is required; experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Maintains rehab services equipment and assists in the Rehab Services office.
• Assists in upkeep of the Rehab Services Department.
• Assists therapists and therapist assistant in patient treatment.
• Supports patient care and service improvement goals within and outside the department.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

BLS

CPR certification

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

We are hiring for a per diem Physical Therapy Aide to join our team!

We are hiring for a per diem Physical Therapy Aide to join our team! This role will work in our Acute Rehab unit. We are looking for an individual who has weekday availability and one Saturday per month. You must be able to attend our new employee orientation which occurs for a full day on a Monday as well. This is a great opportunity to get experience working in a busy rehab unit!

Summary

• The Physical Therapy Aide provides the necessary services within the Physical Therapy Department in order to achieve efficient operation of that department and maximize appropriate utilization of professional staff. Performs assigned non-professional functions. Physical Therapy Aides assist the professional staff in the provision of direct patient care within the parameters established by the State Board of Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains rehab services equipment. Assists in the Rehab Services office.
• Assist in the upkeep of the Rehab Services Department.
• Assist therapists and therapist assistant in patient treatment.
• Supports customer service and performance improvement goals of the department; collaborates with other care givers/staff, within and outside the department, to develop means of enhancing patient care and service
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• CPR certification required

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• High school education or equivalent life experience is required.Experience is preferred, but not required.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range

$16.55 - $21.70/Hourly

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.