Physical Therapy Aide

University Orthopedics; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Orthopedics seeks a Physical Therapy Aide in East Providence, RI. The role provides clinical and administrative support in a busy orthopedic sports physical therapy clinic, with responsibilities spanning patient coordination, equipment setup, and EMR data entry.

Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to travel to multiple sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Active interest in athletics and the ability to perform skills required to assist patients with Basketball drills, football drills, baseball drills, etc.

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 by the Manager to meet department needs.

Skills

Athletics interest

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Travel flexibility

Job description

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Physical Therapy Aide

East Providence, RI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2993

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 .