Physical Therapy Aide

University Orthopedics; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University Orthopedics seeks a Physical Therapy Aide to support therapists in a busy orthopedic sports PT clinic in Middletown, RI. The role involves setting up equipment, assisting with patient care, and handling clerical tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The aide will manage scheduling, EMR data entry, and basic admin duties, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and professional interaction with patients and staff. Monday–Friday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills for staff, patients and physicians.
• Accurate data entry for patient appointments and scheduling.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in a busy orthopedic sports physical therapy clinic.
• Set up and facilitate the use of PT equipment and materials.
• Maintain equipment upkeep logs and inventory records.
• Schedule patients in the EMR; collect co-payments if needed.
• Answer calls and help check in/out patients for therapy sessions.
• Support with scanning information into EMR and general admin tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data entry accuracy

Confidentiality

Travel readiness

Tools

EMR system

Scheduling software

Job description

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Physical Therapy Aide

Full Time Middletown, RI, US

Full time position Monday - Friday based in Middletown, RI.

Job Title: Physical Therapy Aide

Reports To: Physical Therapy Support Supervisor

This is a full time position Monday - Friday based in Middletown, RI.

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 skillsKnowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary .