Physical Therapist Site Coordinator

University Orthopedics•Cranston, RI

5h•Onsite

About The Position

University Orthopedics is seeking a PT Site Coordinator for the Westerly, RI facility, projected to open in the fourth quarter of 2021. The candidate must be a Physical Therapist (with RI PT license) and will carry a clinical caseload. As a physical therapist, they will be responsible for comprehensive examinations to determine body structure and function level impairments, activity limitation, and participation restrictions. They will establish diagnosis, prognosis, and develop an individualized plan of care, implementing treatment interventions and performing on-going evaluations throughout the episode of care. Additionally, the role functions as the Site Coordinator with management duties, overseeing day-to-day operations of the clinic and providing supervision of personnel within the physical therapy department.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in the State of RI
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent decision-making, delegating, communications, and writing skills.
Must demonstrate management skills and ability to foster an environment of teamwork, professionalism, customer satisfaction, high performance, and mutual respect of others, plus possess a “can do” attitude and the ability to execute stellar customer service.
Communicates clearly and concisely
Computer skill proficiency in EHR, Microsoft word and outlook
Efficiently assist in the coordination of a busy office, including use of email, document scanning, and word processing
Excellent communication skills
Ability to develop practice at a new facility within UOI
Attention to detail
Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in outpatient orthopedics/musculoskeletal rehab preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients of various ages with musculoskeletal dysfunction
Design appropriate treatment interventions based on findings in evaluation
Perform necessary paperwork to ensure compliance with federal and insurance regulations
Provide timely and appropriate billing information for services provided
Team oriented professional
Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
Assists with hiring, training, and supervising assigned staff helping them develop performance goals and objectives.
Assists with performance evaluation and, recommends merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
Maintains clinic area, offices, and equipment.
Provides data for financial and statistical purposes.
Assists in the creation and implementation of medical support and computer systems and procedures.
Monitors appointment, patient flow, medical records, and staff.
Supervises fee, credit, and collection procedures.
Ensures compliance with regulations and with clinic standards of quality patient care.
Identifies and resolves operational problems.
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
Participates in professional development activities to keep current with health care trends and practices.
Maintains strictest confidentiality.
Additional duties as assigned by the Manager, COO, HR, and upper management team.