Rehab Aide

Location:

37 Annapolis Main PT, 2629 Riva Road, Suite 114, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA

• Pay or shift range: $15 USD to $18 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Position Summary/Scope of Responsibility

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is one of the nation’s largest Orthopaedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. With approximately 2,000 employees, working in 28 Divisions, CAO is a growing business with revenues of approximately $250 Million. CAO is committed to be the Orthopaedics provider of choice for our patients;

partner of choice for payors and health systems; and employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce.

Immediate opening at Anne Arundel Orthopaedic Surgeons, a Division of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics (CAO), for the position of Rehab Aide/Physical Therapy Technician at its new and expanding Physical Therapy Department. Our office is located off of Riva Rd. in Annapolis. This is a Full-time position, with competitive salary and benefits. Job duties include; set-up of treatment areas, taking patients through their exercise routines, maintaining the general cleanliness of the PT department, limited office duties and being a great team player.

Prior experience is preferred, but will train if necessary. We are seeking a dynamic individual with excellent communication skills, a willingness to learn and be part of a great PT team.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assists the therapists in the treatment of non-Medicare patients, under the therapists’ direct supervision, including but not limited to the following: retrieving and/or assisting therapists with set up and administration of modalities; setting up exercise machines as necessary for each individual non-Medicare patient; monitoring exercise repetitions/form as requested by the therapists for non-Medicare patients.
• Cleans plinths, equipment, counter tops, and any other surfaces as necessary to disinfect clinic and maintain CAO's high standards of cleanliness.
• Adheres to work schedules, which are created to maximize hours of patient care and patient volume, therefore, schedules may vary from day to day depending on patient need, including early morning hours, evening hours and Saturday hours depending on clinic.
• Assists with doing laundry (if applicable) and ensuring towels, gowns, etc. are clean, folded and put away in the appropriate place.
• Performs front desk job duties including but not limited to answering the phone, scheduling patients, patient registration, insurance verification and any other duties as specified by Clinic Manager/Therapy Director.
• Is responsible for attending monthly clinic staff meetings or if unable to attend, he/she is responsible for obtaining a copy of the written agenda from the Clinic Manager/Therapy Director.
• Assists with the smooth running of the clinic, which may include variations in scheduled hours, as well as staffing at another CAO location.
• Actively participates in the Therapy team, including but not limited to staff meetings, CAO sponsored events, webinars, in-services, and departmental meetings.
• May be required to work evenings and Saturdays depending on Practice operating hours and needs of the therapy clinic.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience and proficiency working with computers and electronic medical records.
• Maintains CPR Certification for Healthcare Professionals
• Strong Interpersonal Skills - Ability to develop relationships and collaborate in a decentralized organization.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment with a proven track record of results.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience
• Required to be proficient in Windows based office technologies (e.g., Word, Excel)
• Able to work independently.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in the English language.
• Must participate in CAO's Rehab Aide training and pass CAO's Rehab Aide proficiency exam.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics when making necessary transfers and helping patients with exercises.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting.
• Some heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout a standard work shift.
• Adequate hearing to perform duties in person and over telephone.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, medical equipment, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, and telephone.
• Must be able to…