Description 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?
We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Aide to join our team on a per diem basis. Ideal candidate will have weekend and flexible day and evening availability. Per Diem requirements are: 1 Saturday or Sunday per month (9am - 3pm) and then 1 Evening per week (either Monday, Wednesday or Thursday) preferably 3 pm - 8pm The Physical Therapy Aide provides the necessary services within the Physical Therapy Department in order to achieve efficient operation of that department and maximize appropriate utilization of professional staff.
Performs assigned non-professional functions. Physical Therapy Aides assist the professional staff in the provision of direct patient care within the parameters established by the State Board of Physical Therapy. Responsibilities include: Maintains rehab services equipment.
Assists in the Rehab Services office. Assist in the upkeep of the Rehab Services Department. Assist therapists and therapist assistant in patient treatment.
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 Credentials: Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) CPR certification required Education or Equivalent
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 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. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits. 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.