Dynamic Physical Therapy Aide — Clinic Support & Scheduling

University Orthopedics; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University Orthopedics in Johnston, RI seeks a Physical Therapy Aide to support therapists in a busy orthopedic sports clinic. You will assist with patient flow, equipment setup, and basic scheduling tasks in a full-time role.

The ideal candidate has athletic interest, strong interpersonal skills, and reliable data entry for patient appointments. This position may involve travel between sites and requires a neat, professional appearance and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Active interest in athletics and the ability to perform skills required to assist patients with Basketball drills, football drills, baseball drills, etc.
• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with staff, patients and physicians
• Computer experience and accuracy in data entry regarding patient appointments and scheduling

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in a busy orthopedic sports physical therapy clinic
• Set up, put away and facilitate the use of physical therapy exercise and treatment equipment
• Perform normal routine maintenance of equipment, maintain upkeep logs
• Record inventory and order supplies
• Stocking of linen for daily and weekly use
• Assist with maintaining a clean work environment in the clinic
• Other duties as assigned
• Assists in scheduling therapy patients, collect co-payments (if needed)
• Assists with scanning information into EMR
• Answer and return phone calls
• Check in and checkout patients from therapy appointments, as needed
• Book patients into EMR system
• Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs .

Skills

Athletics interest

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Job description

University Orthopedics in Johnston, RI seeks a Physical Therapy Aide to support therapists in a busy orthopedic sports clinic. You will assist with patient flow, equipment setup, and basic scheduling tasks in a full-time role.

The ideal candidate has athletic interest, strong interpersonal skills, and reliable data entry for patient appointments. This position may involve travel between sites and requires a neat, professional appearance and confidentiality.