Physical Therapy Aide

If you’re looking for a rewarding career that contributes to helping people restore their active, pain-free lives, consider joining the Kayal Orthopedic Center team. We have an exciting opportunity for a PT Aide to work in our Kinnelon Office. The hours are as follows:

Mon - Fri 10:30am-7:00pm with rotational Saturdays from 8am-1pm.

Job Duties:

Assist with patient intake

Observe patients, document patients responses and progress

Liaise with physicians' offices and hospital personnel

Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

Prepare patients for physical treatment, educate patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercises.

Help assist the Physician Therapist and Physician Therapy Assistant by providing heat packs, paraffin dips.

Help patients onto exercise equipment, monitor motion, track walking time and distance, measure mobility, perform prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.

Maintain safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules and regulations i.e. clean beds, gym equipment, PT modalities.

Ensure operation of physical therapy equipment, complete preventive maintenance, call for repairs.

Maintain physical therapy supplies inventory, anticipate needs, place and expedite orders.

When you join one of our 15 convenient locations, you become a part of Kayal Orthopedic Center unrivaled record of achievement, education and advancement as we revolutionize healthcare together. We work hard to acquire and retain the best people, and to create a welcoming, nurturing work environment where you can develop professionally. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, can make an impact on quality patient care.

Kayal Orthopedic Center is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation

To learn more visit kayalortho.com/about/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Desired hourly rate

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• PT Aide: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person