Mobility Technician: Per diem, 4 wknd days/mo, wknds as needed, pm into early evenings as needed; Atlantic Health Hackettstown & Newton Medical Centers

Atlantic Health System

Hackettstown, NJ, United States2d ago

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Location: Hackettstown, NJ, United States
Work style: Onsite
Job type: Full-time
Function: Healthcare
Focus area: other
Posted: 2d ago

Skills

discharge planningemrinjectionsquality improvement

About the role

Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Rehabilitation team as a Mobility Technician. This is a Per Diem position with variable weekday, late afternoon/early evening, weekend, and holiday hours based on department and patient care needs.

The Mobility Technician plays a vital role in enhancing patient recovery, safety, and overall hospital outcomes by supporting mobility initiatives across inpatient units. Working collaboratively with nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, the Mobility Technician assists patients with mobility activities that promote functional independence, reduce deconditioning, and support safe discharge planning.

Our mission is centered on providing exceptional, patient-focused care, and we are proud of our collaborative team environment that values communication, compassion, quality, and innovation. Responsibilities include the ability to:

Assist patients with ambulation, transfers, repositioning, and mobility activities using proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques.
Support individualized mobility plans established by the rehabilitation and nursing teams.
Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, nursing assistants, and providers to promote patient mobility goals.
Utilize appropriate mobility equipment, including gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, mechanical lifts, and transfer devices.
Document mobility interventions, patient participation, and functional progress in the electronic medical record.
Monitor patients during mobility activities and promptly communicate any concerns, changes in status, or safety risks to the appropriate clinical team members.
Reinforce patient and family education regarding safe mobility and mobility-related goals.
Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds, mobility huddles, and quality improvement initiatives as assigned.
Assist with maintaining mobility equipment and ensuring equipment is readily available and functioning properly.
Support hospital initiatives focused on reducing falls, preventing functional decline, enhancing patient outcomes, and improving patient throughput.

Required:
1. High School Diploma/ GED

Preferred, not required:

BLS Certification
Degree in or intentions to pursue coursework and/or certification classes in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Athletic Training, Health Sciences, EMT services, or a related field.
Previous healthcare experience serving patients in a hospital, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or outpatient setting. Willing to train for the right candidate.
Experience with patient mobility, safe patient handling equipment, or rehabilitation services. Willing to train for the right candidate.

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
Atlantic Medical Group
Atlantic Visiting Nurse
Atlantic Mobile Health
Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Hackettstown Medical Center has been providing care to the community since 1973, primarily serving Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties in New Jersey. From preventive services and outpatient testing, to care for minor injuries and life-threatening illness, we offer a wide range of services to keep our local population healthy. Hackettstown Medical Center maintains several designations, including Primary Stroke Center from both the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and The Joint Commission’s advanced certification program; accreditations from the American College of Radiology for mammography, nuclear medicine and ultrasound; sleep disorder center accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and Quality of Care recognition for our cardiopulmonary department from the American Association for Respiratory Care. In addition, we provide education, screenings, support groups and wellness programs for people of all ages through our Center for Healthier Living.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.