Physical Therapy Aide

University Orthopedics; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Orthopedics in Cumberland, RI is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Aide for a full-time role. The position runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Cumberland, RI office, with flexible availability between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM as needed across sites.

You will assist therapists in a busy clinic, set up equipment, manage inventory, and help with patient scheduling and EMR data entry while maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in athletics to assist patients with drills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with staff, patients and physicians.
• Familiarity with data entry for patient appointments and scheduling.
• Professional, pleasant, neat appearance.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel to all sites when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in a busy orthopedic sports physical therapy clinic.
• Set up and manage physical therapy equipment and treatment supplies.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment and upkeep logs.
• Record inventory and order supplies.
• Stock linen for daily and weekly use.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinic environment.
• Assist with scheduling therapy patients and co-pay collection (if needed).
• Scan information into EMR and book patients in EMR.
• Answer and return phone calls and handle check-ins/check-outs.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs.

Skills

Athletic interest

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Professional appearance

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Travel to sites

Job description

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Physical Therapy Aide

Full Time Cumberland, RI, US

Job Title: Physical Therapy Aide

Reports To: Physical Therapy Support Supervisor

This is a full time position Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Cumberland, RI office.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Physical Therapy Aide will assist in the coordination of patient services within the Physical Therapy department. This position will provide clinical and administrative support to the therapists and patients. Must have flexible availability between 7:00am & 7:00pm Monday – Friday.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 .

Requirements:

• 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
• Professional, pleasant, cheerful, and neat appearance
• Organizational skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary .