Rehab Aide - Out-Patient / In-Patient PT (Per Diem)

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian

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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.

A day in the life of a Rehabilitation Aide at Hackensack Meridian

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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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Ability to take directions.

Contacts :

Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients, and visitors.

Working Conditions :

Lifts a minimum of 50lbs., pushed and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Minimum rate of $18.30 Hourly

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.