Hospital Attendant PT/OT- Full Time Day Shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

- Hospital Attendant PT/OT- Full Time Day Shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM) (2602827)
Job Description
Hospital Attendant PT/OT- Full Time Day Shift (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Position Summary
At Stony Brook Medicine, our Hospital Attendants are valuable members of our team, who attend to the daily living and personal hygiene needs of patients in order to make patients more comfortable. They may also devote considerable time to housekeeping and cleaning tasks related to patient care and to the transporting of patients. Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent intrapersonal skills and time management skills. They should have attention to detail and be able to work with all levels of the organization.
Duties of a Hospital Attendant 1-Rehabilitation Aide may include the following but are not limited to:
Assists Occupational and Physical Therapists and/or Therapy Assistants with treatment of patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting as necessary.
Identifies changes in status of a patient prior to or during treatment and reports that change immediately to the appropriate staff for evaluation.
Assists with maintenance range of motion exercises and exercises to maintain strength and endurance in patients without related pathology.
May assist with mobilization/ambulation of patients.
Prepares superficial hot and cold applications.
Prepare treatment area for each patient’s therapy; keeps the treatment area clean and organized.
Orders depleted supplies. Maintains logs.
Transports patients safely to and from therapy.
Keeps equipment closets organized, stocked, and clean.
Changes plinths and stacks linens, as needed.
Cleans and disinfects equipment as needed.
May issue and provide minor repair of equipment and devices. Place work order for equipment that needs to be fixed. BME order for equipment that needs to be serviced.
Follows National Quality Forum’s Safe Practices for Hand Hygiene. Follows HIPPA policy.
Performs clerical duties as required such as answering the phone, billing and filing, filling out insurance forms and other paperwork. Inputs data into computer as needed.
Travel between Main Hospital, 33 Research Way and 14 Technology Park.
Qualifications
Required : Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor. Must be able to speak, read and write English.
Candidate must be able to travel between main hospital, 33 Research Way, and 14 Technology Drive.
Preferred : Previous experience working in a hospital setting and/or in the hospital industry. Possess excellent intrapersonal skills, time management skills, have attention to detail and be able to work with all levels of the organization.
Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
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Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .
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Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.
The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $35,856 / year.
Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:
Location Pay : for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions
Shift Differentials : Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)
At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.
Job Number:
2602827
Official Job Title : Hospital Attendant 1
Job Field
: Other
Primary Location
: US-NY-East Setauket
Department/Hiring Area : PT-OT
Schedule
: Full-time Shift
: Day Shift Shift Hours : 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Pass Days : Sat, Sun
Posting Start Date
: Sep 16, 2026
Posting End Date
: Sep 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Salary : $39,856 / Year
Salary Grade : SG5
SBU Area : Stony Brook University Hospital
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