Physical Therapy Aide

University Orthopedics • Cumberland, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Aide assists with coordinating patient services in the Physical Therapy department and provides clinical and administrative support to therapists and patients. The role is based in the Cumberland, Rhode Island office and is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexible availability between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM Monday through Friday is required.

The aide supports therapists in a busy orthopedic sports physical therapy clinic, helps patients use exercise and treatment equipment, maintains equipment and supplies, and assists with clinic upkeep. Administrative duties include scheduling and checking in and out patients, collecting co-payments when needed, entering information into the EMR, and handling phone calls. Travel to other sites may be necessary.

Requirements

• Active interest in athletics and the ability to perform skills required to assist patients with basketball, football, baseball, and other drills.
• 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 or when necessary.

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 routine equipment maintenance and maintain upkeep logs.
• Record inventory and order supplies.
• Stock linen for daily and weekly use.
• Help maintain a clean work environment in the clinic.
• Assist with scheduling therapy patients and collect co-payments when needed.
• Scan information into the EMR.
• Answer and return phone calls.
• Check patients in and out of therapy appointments as needed.
• Book patients into the EMR system.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including duties assigned by the Manager to meet department needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed