Therapy Aide

Job Type Full-time 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 :

Salary Description $18.29-20 per hour