Therapy Aide

Job Description Job Description Description: POSITION OVERVIEW: Orthopedic Centers of Colorado is seeking a full time Therapy Aide to assist our Physical therapists. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Provides assistance to Physical Therapists in an outpatient Orthopedic clinic * Responsible for timely start of therapy sessions and clinic flow to ensure all patients receive full treatment session. * Performs scheduling of appointments, chart preparation and understanding of basic insurance requirements. * Checks patients in, helps explain financial obligations to patients attending therapy, collects co-pays and balances due. * Use of Electronic Medical Records. Clinicient (therapy software) and Allscripts. * Maintains patient safety, confidentiality and empathy to provide excellent customer service. * Responsible for supply management, folding of linens, and performs cleaning and packaging of sterile instruments. * Maintains compliance and safety to ensure a clean, safe work environment by adhering to all rules and regulations. * Ability to take initiative, follow verbal instructions and problem solve in fast-paced environment. * Administers modalities per therapist guidance and instructions. * Interest in Occupational Therapy and/or prior medical experience preferred! Some travel to other clinics may be required. WORKING CONDITIONS: * Typical business office environment. * Constant viewing of computer monitor, mousing and typing * Frequent standing, walking and sitting * Frequent stooping, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling 10 pounds or more * Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus * Hours of business are Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. * Four, ten-hour shifts with a consistent weekday off * Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate Requirements: