Physical Therapy Aide - Part time/24 hours per week

Overview 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? Our Outpatient Rehab center in Plainsboro, NJ is looking for a Physical Therapy Aide to join our team. This is our outpatient center located on the hospital campus. We have a great team of 8 Physical Therapists and 1 Speech Therapist. For this position, the schedule will be Mon/Wed: 1-7; Tue/Thu: 7-1; Fri 7-330 Responsibilities Maintains rehab services equipment. Assist therapists and therapy assistant in patient treatment. Assist in the upkeep of the Rehab Services Department. Cleaning of equipment and tables according to manufacturer guidelines. Assists in the chart maintenance as per front desk staff request- including but not limited to: filing, copying, filing charts, as per OP Rehab Manager request Assists in the Rehab Services office. 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 service. Maintains standards of confidentiality. Age-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. Other duties and projects as assigned. 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 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. Benefits Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits. Equal Opportunity Live Your Life's Work 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System