Rehabilitation Aide - Orthopedic Sports Medicine - Physician Practice at Hackensack Meridian Health

Paramus, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Physical Therapy Assistance, Occupational Therapy Assistance, Gait Training, Prosthetic Device Assistance, Orthotic Device Assistance, Equipment Setup, Whirlpool Maintenance, Patient Ambulation Support, Administrative Tasks, Clinical Support, Safety Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview 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. The Rehabilitation Aide provides supportive and ancillary services to the professional staff of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. This position will support the physical / occupational therapists, maintaining patient treatment areas clean, assisting patients with exercises and light administrative tasks. Responsibilities A day in the life of an Rehabilitation Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Prepares and cleans whirlpools and attends patients while in whirlpool. Assists patients in donning and doffing of prosthetic or orthotic devices. Assists patients in dressing and undressing in preparation of treatment. Assists the therapist in setting up patients on all therapeutic equipment. Maintains linen and other supplies at all times at the disposal of the professional staff. Prepares hot and cold packs for use by the therapists. Adjusts non-modality equipment for patient use. Assists therapists in gait training of patients and is able to provide support to patients while ambulating safely lower patients to the floor in case of a total loss of balance. Performs daily whirlpool scheduling and completes daily assignment sheet. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to take directions. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $18.30 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure 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: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. 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.

Responsibilities

The Rehabilitation Aide provides supportive services to the physical medicine and rehabilitation department by assisting therapists with patient treatments and exercises. They are also responsible for maintaining treatment areas, managing supplies, and ensuring patient safety during therapy sessions.