Steven Hernandez
Piscataway,New Jersey
Summary
Adaptable, experienced and safety-focused aide with multiple years of experience in patient setup, therapeutic exercise, and therapy space maintenance. Strong background in biomechanics, exercise therapy, and medical terminology. Committed to helping patients through rehab while supporting efficient clinic operations. Hopefully as a DPT one day as well.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
RWJBH Sports Physical Therapy Aide
RWJBH
Bridgewater, New Jersey
09.2026 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists with treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients, and providing support to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Monitored patient safety during stretches, gait training, and therapeutic exercises to ensure effective rehabilitation.
- Monitored patients during exercise sessions to ensure proper technique was used.
- Conducted exercises with patients as prescribed by the physical therapist in order to improve strength and flexibility.
- Guided patients to exercise stations and waiting areas to facilitate smooth transitions between rehabilitation activities.
- Restocked towels, hot packs, cold packs, and supplies in RWJBH therapy areas.
- Cleaned tables, mats, and therapy tools between rehabilitation appointments.
- Managed laundry, linens, and clean equipment in rehabilitation spaces.
Intern
Dynamic Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
Somerset, New Jersey
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Completed 252-hour outpatient physical therapy internship, acquiring hands-on experience with treatment approaches and clinic operations.
- Supported therapists in patient setup and treatment area preparation, enhancing efficiency of therapy sessions.
- Observed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants during therapeutic exercise, massage, pain-management interventions, and dry needling.
- Observed with cupping and electrical stimulation electrode placement and removal under physical therapist oversight.
- Organized rehabilitation equipment and maintained clean therapy spaces
- Disinfected treatment tables and followed clinic safety procedures
- Assisted in various clinic operations to gain practical exposure. to clinic administration, insurance processes, and outpatient practice operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2026
Skills
- Exercise therapy
- Patient interaction
- Patient monitoring
- Therapeutic modalities
- Anatomy fundamentals
- Healthcare terminology
- Medical terminology
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Certification
- BLS, CPR & AED, American Heart Association
- USAV Adult Coach of Juniors 26-27
- GEVA Adult Coach of Juniors 26-27
Accomplishments
- Dean's List - Fall 2023, 2024 & 2025
Affiliations
- Volleyball Men's Club Team 2022-2025
- Golf 2024-Present
- PT Club 2025-2026
- Volunteer For Food Pantry 2021
Timeline
RWJBH Sports Physical Therapy Aide
RWJBH
09.2026 - Current
Intern
Dynamic Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
01.2026 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Rutgers University