Scheduler/Physical Therapy Aide

Hunt Regional Healthcare•Greenville, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the on-site supervision of a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists with departmental operations and patient care in accordance with an established physician plan of care and in compliance with applicable licensure/certification requirements, Texas state practice acts, and Hunt Memorial Hospital District policies and procedures. You are responsible for the registration of patients with a focus on customer service, gathering information, scheduling appointments, upfront collections, and the ability to interpret and ensure compliance with payor guidelines for accurate input. Duties may include calling to verify insurance and receiving authorization for treatment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with ability to read, write and follow written instructions.
Prior experience working with the public.
Ability to function with minimal supervision and accept responsibility for establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with patients/family members; ability to meet minimum hiring standards.
Ability to interpret and generate written correspondence utilizing proper grammar, spelling and composition skills.
Ability to operate office equipment, such as copy machines and fax machines.
Good communication skills are essential.
This position requires a willingness to work well with others and demonstrate courtesy, tactfulness, professionalism, compassion and confidentiality.
He/she should be alert to detect conditions that are dangerous to the patients or personnel.
Requires visual and hearing acuity for patient care and pertinent detail for job responsibilities.
Contact or exposure to a contagious disease/infection is a possibility, but practicing and taking proper precautions will minimize this risk.
Must be able to meet the physical demands which include standing, walking, bending, lifting and transferring.
Must be able to work in a busy and stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Assists with patient treatment as directed by the Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Assists patients with mobility skills including bed mobility, transfers, and gait as directed by PT, PTA, ST, OT, or COTA.
Assists with wound care by preparing equipment and supplies and removing and disposing of dressing.
Prepares and applies hot/cold packs, paraffin, ultrasound, and TENS as directed by the PT, PTA, OT, or COTA.
Prepares and positions patients for treatment as directed by the PT, PTA, OT or COTA.
Maintains daily patient treatment documentation (relays orders, enters charges, keeps monthly statistical reports)
Performs clerical duties (collects and distributes mail, answers phone, complies charts, files and makes copies).
Ensures a clean, safe working environment.
Cleans work areas and prepares for next use; cleans supply areas.
Maintains clean hydro equipment and other equipment as directed.
Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials; replaces sharps/hazardous waste containers when full.
Schedules and completes benefit information to include patient estimates and obtaining required authorizations.
Insures appropriate co-pays are collected, balances receipts and secures the cash drawer at the end of shift.
Performs other duties and assists in other areas as assigned by the Director, Team Leader or Therapy Coordinator.