Physical Therapy Aide (Per Diem)

Physical Therapy Aide Per Diem

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.

Maintains clean and safe working environment for the therapists. Prepares patients and equipment for therapists. Assists therapists to support patients during daily treatments (i.e. gait training, transfers, exercise, etc.) Maintains linens and supplies, assists with office tasks as assigned. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients, family members, therapists, co-workers, etc.

A day in the life of a Physical Therapy Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes :

• Maintains a clean and safe working environment. Prepares and maintains treatment areas including equipment, patient rooms, treatment tables, etc. Assures neat, clean work environment throughout work and after patient use.
• Maintains equipment :
• Cleans equipment and accessories for treatment according to hospital infection control policies.
• Maintains / Cleans Hydrocollator units, parafiin bath, and freezer as recommended in manufacturer's manual.
• Takes daily temperatures of hot pack machine and freezer.
• Prepares prior, Cleans after and assists therapists with Whirlpool Treatments according to department procedure.
• Maintains Game Ready machine (fills, replenishes ice as needed, empties at night and cleans daily)
• Routine monitoring of equipment function and ensuring safety checks are current.
• Immediately reports all equipment defects, mal-functions, and maintenance needs to their supervisor.
• Patient Care support :
• Assists in maintaining treatment schedules by announcing patient arrivals to the waiting room and checking on availability of inpatients prior to the therapist attempting treatment.
• Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients, their families, therapists, etc.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
• Assists patients and therapists in preparation of and during treatment, and anticipates needs of both patients and therapists. Includes gowning, assistance with toileting, assistance with dressing, assistance with hygiene, and assistance with mobility.
• Safely assists patients in prescribed activities as per direction of the therapist.
• Provides assistance when a patient is in distress and immediately informs supervising therapist.
• Maintains Laundry :
• Keep towels stocked
• Change bags as they become full
• Maintains inventory par levels of therapy supplies and advises Supervisor if supplies need to be ordered.
• Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for department and Medical Center.
• Attends hospital and department in-services as required.
• Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, State, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards.
• Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to patient populations being served.
• Completes Care learning annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :

Licenses and Certifications Required :

Working Conditions :

Physical Demands :

Mental Demands :

Equipment Operated :

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation : Minimum rate of $17.24 Hourly HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to :

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours / week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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