Physical Therapy Aide - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a rehabilitation support assistant to aid the physical/occupational therapy team and related staff. The role involves clerical tasks, patient registration assistance, and preparing treatment areas.

Candidates should be ready to perform non-clinical duties and assist with patient transport as needed. Frontline responsibilities include supporting therapists, handling basic equipment, and ensuring smooth department operations while upholding patient care

Qualifications

• GED or equivalent; on-the-job training may apply.
• Willingness to learn; physical dexterity and stamina for lifting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient departmental registration and non-clinical duties.
• Prepare treatment areas and transport patients to and from the department.

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Within the scope of rehabilitation services, assists the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, speech and language pathologist, audiologist, rehab doctor in the delivery of patient care by performing clerical duties including but not limited to assisting in patient departmental registration and non clinical duties including but not limited to preparation of the treatment area and transports patients to and from the department

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• On the job training, preferably six months in patient care areas.
• Manual and mechanical dexterity, stamina for lifting.