Physical Therapy Aide

University Orthopedics•Middletown, RI

24d

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. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position based in Middletown, Rhode Island, with flexible availability required between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The aide may need to travel to other sites when necessary.

Requirements

Active interest in athletics and ability to perform skills needed 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 entering patient appointment and scheduling data.
Professional, pleasant, cheerful, and neat appearance.
Organizational skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to travel to all sites when necessary.

Responsibilities

Assist therapists in a busy orthopedic sports physical therapy clinic.
Set up, put away, and facilitate 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 clinic work environment.
Assist with scheduling therapy patients and collect co-payments when needed.
Scan information into the electronic medical record (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 to meet department needs.