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Physical Therapy Aide

Actalent, Flemington, 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 Flemington, 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 Flemington, NJ.
Application Deadline:
This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.