Physical Therapy Aide Lead

Physical Therapy Aide Lead Req #: 0000257757 Category: Physical Therapy Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: RWJ Somerset Department: SPT - Hillsborough Pay Range: $18.31 - $21.81 per hour Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876 Job Title: Physical Therapy Aide Lead Location: RWJUH Somerset Department Name: SPT - Hillsborough Req #: 0000257757 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $18.31 - $21.81 per hour Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Aide Lead in Hillsborough, NJ. This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals aspiring to pursue a future career in physical therapy. In addition to standard rehab aide duties, you will assume leadership and operational responsibilities including inventory management, scheduling, and staff training. A Typical Day Clinic Operations: Maintain supply inventory, handle general housekeeping, and enforce infection prevention protocols. Team Leadership: Assist with hiring, orienting, and training aides or volunteers; manage the aide shift schedule. Patient Care Support: Help physical therapists with patient transfers; retrieve treatment equipment like hot packs, cold packs, and electrical stimulation units. Equipment Care: Maintain strict cleaning, maintenance, and quality control standards for all clinical equipment. Administrative Aid: Assist with department clerical needs, including answering phones and taking messages. This Role Might Be For You If: You excel at building trusting relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams. You thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate effectively with colleagues across multiple disciplines. You are dedicated to continuous learning. To Be Considered: Education: High School Diploma or GED. Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA). Skills: Strong supervisory, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Experience: Minimum of 1 year of rehabilitation aide experience. Knowledge: Basic understanding of anatomy and muscle movement terminology. Ability to work a full time schedule. At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health