Physical Therapy Aide - Part-time

Description Work Type: Part-Time 4-to-6-hour shifts (day and evening); Approximately 20-24 hours weekly | Non-Exempt Practice Introduction: Princeton Orthopaedic Associates (POA), a division of OrthoNJ, is a Community of Extraordinary Care professionals serving Central New Jersey since 1974. With 29 physicians, including 19 Orthopaedic surgeons, across 7 office locations, urgent care centers, and surgical center, POA operates as an outcome-focused orthopaedic practice that combines extraordinary talent, advanced techniques, and cutting-edge tools with compassionate service. As part of New Jersey's largest independent orthopaedic group practice, POA physicians work collaboratively to provide personalized, patient-centered care while maintaining the values and autonomy of the private practice model. Princeton Orthopaedic Associates is built on a foundation of compassion, patient focus, quality, collaboration, honesty, and excellence. We are a community where every team member—regardless of role—is expected to embody these values in their daily work, hold themselves and colleagues accountable to high standards, and speak up when behavior falls short of our expectations. We foster a culture of continuous improvement where feedback is welcomed, mistakes become learning opportunities, and successes are celebrated together. As a member of our team, you'll be expected to contribute ideas, mentor new colleagues, and actively participate in creating an environment where both patients and staff thrive. Requirements We are seeking a motivated, dependable, and personable Physical Therapy Aide to join our PT team as a part-time role approximately 20-24 hours per week. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with athletes and active individuals and is interested in gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment. The Physical Therapy Aide will support our physical therapists with equipment setup, clinic organization, and administrative tasks while helping create a welcoming and professional experience for every patient. Key Responsibilities: Assist physical therapists with patient flow under appropriate supervision. Prepare treatment areas and equipment before and between patient appointments. Clean, sanitize, and maintain treatment areas and rehabilitation equipment. Set up therapeutic exercise equipment, modalities, and other supplies. Help maintain an organized, safe, and efficient clinic environment. Communicate professionally and courteously with patients, staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Monitor and restock clinic supplies. Follow all clinic safety, privacy, and infection‑control procedures. Perform other duties that support the clinical team and daily operations. Experience / Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Interest in physical therapy, sports medicine, exercise science, kinesiology, or a related healthcare field preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Professional, positive, and patient‑focused attitude. Ability to stand, walk, and assist with clinic activities throughout the workday. Must be able to safely lift and move equipment and supplies as required. Ability to travel to different offices if and when needed. Compensation & Benefits: OrthoNJ, LLC is required by New Jersey law to disclose the compensation range for this position. The hiring range for this role is $16.00-$20.50 per hour. Compensation is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, and geographic location. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as bonuses or incentive pay, as well as benefits. Eligible full‑time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan. EEO Disclosure: POA is an equal opportunity employer. POA, as a member organization of OrthoNJ, is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions – including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, dismissal from employment, and other personnel matters – without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct. #J-18808-Ljbffr