DME Specialist/PT Aide

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Medical insurance coverage

Profit sharing

Job summary

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine is seeking motivated new grads to join our DME Team in the Bay Area. No prior experience needed; extensive training will be provided.

You will work with top orthopedic surgeons and healthcare professionals to gain patient-care experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Responsibilities include assisting with casts, braces, gait training, patient education, and care under an Athletic Trainer.

Qualifications

• New grads in kinesiology or Physical Therapy, willing to learn and train.
• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Able to work full-time 40 hours Mon-Fri.
• Able to work with physicians and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in applying and removing casts, splints, and dressings.
• Assist in fitting braces, boots, and other DME per physician.
• Perform gait training and crutch fitting.
• Provide patient education materials and communicate physician advice.
• Deliver patient care under supervision of an Athletic Trainer.
• Document payer requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Schedule patients, manage inventory, process orders, and follow up on insurance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Full-time availability

Education

New graduate in kinesiology

Aspiring physical therapist

Job description

We’re proud to be a leader in the orthopedic healthcare industry and one of the largest orthopedic practices in the Western United States. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated group of professionals who have the resources, training, and expertise to deliver the most advanced orthopedic care to our patients.

About the Role

• We are looking for motivated new grad students to become part of our DME Team. This is the perfect opportunity for graduating students who are interested in Kinesiology or becoming a Physical Therapist. No prior experience needed. We will train. Work with a wide spectrum of highly regarded orthopedic surgeons and healthcare providers in the Bay Area. Gain considerable experience in patient care. Grow as a professional working in a fun, fast-paced, collaborative, and diverse environment.

What You'll Do

• Assisting in applying and removing casts, splints, and dressings as directed
• Assisting in fitting patients with braces, boots, other DME as ordered and directed by physician
• Performing gait training and crutch fitting as directed
• Providing patient education materials, communicates physician advice/instructions to patient
• Providing patient care under the supervision of a certified Athletic Trainer
• Ensuring that all necessary documentation is obtained as it relates to payer requirements and standard operating procedures
• Performing patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include scheduling patients, inventory maintenance, order processing, delivery, explanation of insurance benefits, and courtesy follow up calls
• Additional duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to make decisions and solve problems
• Ability to triage patient care questions related to post-op, post-injury, infection, complications, etc
• Work effectively as team member with physicians and other staff
• Must have a flexible work schedule with the ability to work late some days and work through the lunch break on busy clinic days
• Must be able to work full-time 40 hours a week Monday - Friday

What We Offer

• Collaborative and friendly work environment
• Full coverage for Employee PPO Medical insurance
• 401k and Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, Regular Holidays, Sick Time