Physical Therapy Aide Reports To: Physical Therapy Support Supervisor
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 skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.