Physical Therapy Aide

University Orthopedics; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Orthopedics is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide in East Greenwich, RI for a full-time position. You will support therapists and patients in a dynamic orthopedic sports therapy clinic, set up equipment, manage inventory, and assist with scheduling and EMR entry.

Ideal candidates have an interest in athletics, strong interpersonal skills, data-entry accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to travel to multiple sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with staff, patients and physicians.
• Computer experience and accuracy in data entry regarding patient appointments and scheduling.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Active interest in athletics and ability to assist with sports drills.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in a busy orthopedic sports physical therapy clinic.
• Set up and facilitate use of therapy equipment.
• Maintain equipment upkeep logs and inventory.
• Record inventory and order supplies.
• Assist with scheduling therapy patients and collecting co-pays if needed.
• Scan information into the EMR system and check in/out patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Athletic interest

Travel to sites

Tools

EMR

Job description

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Physical Therapy Aide

Full Time East Greenwich, RI, US

Job Title: Physical Therapy Aide

Reports To: Physical Therapy Support Supervisor

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 neededBook 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 .