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EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Mathenys mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment. Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes five licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression. Matheny Medical and Educational Center has a career opportunity available for a Full Time Physical Therapy Aide for our Hospital . Desired Qualities of a Physical Therapy Aide: Respect Professionalism Integrity Compassion Incentives for joining the Matheny team: Paid Training Staff Appreciation events Health and Wellness fairs Employee Recognition Awards Diversity events Employee Referral Bonuses Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities Duties of this position include: Follows instruction of therapists to support patient/student activities. Follows plan arranged by therapists to work with patients/students in supportive groups including alternate positioning, sensory group, etc. Provides input to therapists and/or teachers for needed department/student supplies and equipment. Demonstrates competence in working with student’s special equipment. Maintains equipment and supplies within the therapy room and department office in an orderly manner. Accompanies assigned students to Small Jobs Clinic, explains the problem to the technician, and assists with the repair as necessary. Demonstrates safe handling/transfer techniques appropriate to the task environment and the individual. Documents according to departmental procedures. Demonstrates ability to facilitate optimum interpersonal communication with each student. Actively participates in departmental projects, program evaluation and program development. Actively participates in off program activities. For Full Time employees, Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The hourly wage for this position is $19.00 - $21 per hour. Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Matheny Medical and Educational Center. Candidates should check for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview. Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities. PM22 POSITION REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma required. Licensure/Certifications: Current CPR Certification required. FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time Location NJ, Peapack DOCUMENT UPLOAD None Specified PI4761b1ab57b9-25448-359744775c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

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