Penn Medicine
Physical Therapy Aide - Acute Rehab - Per Diem
Plainsboro, NJ 08536-1913 · US
About the role
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! This is 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.
Salary Range:
$16.55 - $21.70/Hourly
As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.
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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.