Rehabilitation Aide, Physical Therapy

RWJBarnabas Health; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide to assist in patient treatment preparation and maintain safety. The role requires essential qualifications including a high school diploma and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through our Partners

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Fluency in English and strong written communication skills necessary.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of data entry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment area and assist patients during treatment sessions.
• Maintain patient safety and transport patients as needed.
• Complete clerical duties related to patient care and department administration.

Skills

English fluency

Good written communication skills

Basic math

Typing

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Rehabilitation Aide prepares the treatment area and assists patients in preparation for and during treatment sessions under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist. The Rehabilitation Aide maintains patient safety, transporting patients safely, with their medical records, equipment or devices as needed, to and from the parking lot or lobby.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• English fluency and possess good written and oral communication skills
• Basic math and typing
• Basic computer skills for data entry and retrieval

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with patients in a health care setting

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time (FT)

Essential Functions:

• Prepare patient areas and assist therapist with treatment
• Transfer or assist to transfer patients to wheelchair or treatment table maintaining weight-bearing status and/or other patient safety precautions
• Maintain the general cleanliness of all rehabilitation equipment, storage areas and designated environmental surfaces
• Complete environmental testing and logs per policy or standards
• Inventory medical/surgical supplies per established schedules and place orders for new inventory
• Stock/shelve supplies and linen in designated storage treatment areas
• Perform a variety of clerical duties related to patient care and department administration
• Attend the reception area in the absence of the rehabilitation secretary or administrative assistant
• Accurately perform a variety of clerical duties related to patient care and department administration that may include but are not limited to: scheduling, registration, billing reconciliation, data entry, insurance verification and securing signatures on Plans of Care

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

About the company

RWJBarnabas Health is a network of independent healthcare providers in New Jersey, based out of West Orange. Members include academic centers, acute care facilities, and research hospitals. The goals of the network include collaboration on educational and research programs.

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