Physical Therapist Technician - Inverness

Description

THERAPY AIDE POSITION OVERVIEW :

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado is seeking a full time Therapy Aide to assist our Physical therapists.

THERAPY AIDE 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.

SALARY & BENEFITS :

$18.24-20.00 Per hour

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO package and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance
• Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Opportunities for internal training and development
• Annual stipend for continuing education in certain positions
• Retirement Plan eligibility after one year of service with eligibility in company profit sharing
• Most positions offer Monday Friday work schedules

Requirements

THERAPY AIDE 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

Salary Description $18.24-$20 per hour