Physical Therapy Aide

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Physical Therapy Aide
Location: Clara Maass Medical Center
Req#: 0000124514
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Department name: Physical Therapy

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School graduate. Experience working with patients preferred.

Preferred:

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS (NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS):

• 8:00 5:00
• Days
• Per Diem

• Accompany therapists to unit to assist in bedside treatment.
• Assists in maintenance of equipment and wheelchairs and notifies coordinator of necessary repairs.
• Assists in simple clerical duties and acts as a messenger as needed.
• Assists therapist and works with patients as directed by therapist.
• Completes required transport logs / records on time and accurately.
• Transports EMG/consults for Medical Director and assists as needed.
• Transports patients between floors and departments and within department using wheelchair, stretcher, and appropriate accessories. Assists other hospital personnel with transfers as part of transport.