Therapy Aide

POSITION OVERVIEW

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

• 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.

• 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