Physical Therapy Aide
Actalent, Raritan, NJ, United States
Medical Assistant
As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting physical therapists by ensuring treatment areas and equipment are prepared and sanitized, escorting patients to and from treatment areas, and observing basic exercises under the direction of physical therapists. You will be responsible for maintaining clinic organization and patient readiness, as well as enhancing the overall patient experience and throughput.
Responsibilities
Prepare treatment areas and equipment for physical therapy sessions.
Clean and sanitize rooms between patients to maintain a safe environment.
Escort patients to and from treatment areas, ensuring their comfort and safety.
Observe and support basic exercises under the direction of physical therapists (non-clinical tasks).
Maintain clinic organization and ensure patient readiness.
Enhance the patient experience and throughput by providing excellent customer service.
Essential Skills
Strong customer service skills.
Interest in physical therapy and familiarity with physical therapy exercises.
Knowledge of exercise.
Experience in medical assisting and patient care.
Dependability, and a personable demeanor.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, patient-facing environment.
Strong teamwork mentality.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Interest in pursuing a career path in physical therapy or healthcare.
Transitioned from undergrad with intentions of entering PT school.
Work Environment
You will be part of a dynamic team of six providers, with two full-time staff in the office. The work schedule spans from 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Thursday, and from 7 am to 5 pm on Fridays, with no weekend shifts. The clinic features one large room where staff rotate shifts, including early morning and late afternoon hours. After a period of rotation, shifts become consistent. The environment is fast-paced and requires a high level of energy and teamwork.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raritan, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan
Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Raritan, NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACwith four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting physical therapists by ensuring treatment areas and equipment are prepared and sanitized, escorting patients to and from treatment areas, and observing basic exercises under the direction of physical therapists. You will be responsible for maintaining clinic organization and patient readiness, as well as enhancing the overall patient experience and throughput.
Responsibilities
Prepare treatment areas and equipment for physical therapy sessions.
Clean and sanitize rooms between patients to maintain a safe environment.
Escort patients to and from treatment areas, ensuring their comfort and safety.
Observe and support basic exercises under the direction of physical therapists (non-clinical tasks).
Maintain clinic organization and ensure patient readiness.
Enhance the patient experience and throughput by providing excellent customer service.
Essential Skills
Strong customer service skills.
Interest in physical therapy and familiarity with physical therapy exercises.
Knowledge of exercise.
Experience in medical assisting and patient care.
Dependability, and a personable demeanor.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, patient-facing environment.
Strong teamwork mentality.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Interest in pursuing a career path in physical therapy or healthcare.
Transitioned from undergrad with intentions of entering PT school.
Work Environment
You will be part of a dynamic team of six providers, with two full-time staff in the office. The work schedule spans from 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Thursday, and from 7 am to 5 pm on Fridays, with no weekend shifts. The clinic features one large room where staff rotate shifts, including early morning and late afternoon hours. After a period of rotation, shifts become consistent. The environment is fast-paced and requires a high level of energy and teamwork.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raritan, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan
Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Raritan, NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACwith four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.