PTA - Physical Therapy

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Physical Therapy Aide

Full Time East Greenwich, RI, US

Job Title: 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 neededBook 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 .

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