Clinical Assistant

Job Title: Clinical Assistant

Location: Ambulatory Care Center

Department Name: ACC - Physical Therapy

Req #: 0000239382

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.50 - $19.75 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Assists patient in preparation: Assists patient in preparation for treatment, including donning/doffing clothing, removing/applying prosthetics/orthotics/splints. Assists with patient ambulation/transfers under supervision of therapist. Orients and assists in training of department clinical assistants and volunteers. Performs cleaning of equipment per department needs and per instructions for use. Prepares and cleans up treatment area before and after each patient treatment. Returns equipment to proper place. Preparation: Prepares paraffin, hot/cold packs under supervision of therapist and removes from patient when treatment is completed and places in appropriate place. Sets up exercise equipment and activities for patients under supervision of therapist. Assists management team including but not limited to: managing temperature logs, placing work orders as needed, checking environment of care in order to be compliant with joint commission and other accrediting agencies. Assists with inventory control and ordering of supplies, assists other departments as needed. Follows the standards set by RWJBarnabas Health for workplace behaviors.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider Certification required

Scheduling Requirements:

• FT
• Days