Physical Therapy Aide

University Orthopedics; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Orthopedics in East Providence, RI is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to assist therapists and patients in a busy orthopedic sports physical therapy clinic. The role supports clinical and administrative tasks, with flexible hours between 7:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities include setting up exercises, maintaining equipment, scheduling patients, collecting co-pays if needed, and data entry into the EMR.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to work with staff, patients and physicians.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong data entry and scheduling accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in a busy orthopedic sports physical therapy clinic.
• Set up and assist with PT equipment and exercises.
• Maintain equipment upkeep logs and inventory.
• Schedule therapy patients and collect co-payments if needed.
• Enter information into the EMR system and check in/out patients.
• Answer calls and coordinate patient flow across sites.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Tools

EMR system

Job description

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Physical Therapy Aide

East Providence, 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 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 .