Physical Therapy Aide NJS Eligible PD

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?

**Location: Plainsboro, NJ**

**Hours: Per Diem - schedule below.**

1. 1 week of training/orientation. This will include day shift from 8-430 and afternoon shift from 3-8pm

2. After training will need coverage for 1 evening a week - from 3-8 pm, preferably Thursdays

3. Vacation coverages as needed.

Re **sponsibilities:**

+ 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.Contributes in a positive way to the functioning of the Rehab Services Department.Facilitates the functioning of the rehab department through efficient time and resource management.Adapts approach to reflect respect for and sensitivity to individual differences.Communicates in ways that are consistent with situational needs.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 serviceAge-Specific Knowledge & Skills Possesses the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet patients physical, psychological and social needs with those growth and developmental levels/patient populations served within the department.Participates in unit compliance as related to established standards. Maintains standards of confidentiality. 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.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

**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.

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