Physical Therapist Technician - Lowry

Description

Colorado isn’t a sit-down kind of state, and the team at Orthopedic Centers of Colorado understands this better than anyone. Our orthopedic specialists have a true passion for the active Colorado lifestyle, and it fuels our approach to help each patient achieve their personal best.

We are currently seeking dynamic, experienced professionals as well as new aspiring graduates, to join our treatment teams located throughout the Denver metro area. If you want to be a part of a team where bi-directional feedback, innovation, and patient outcomes are paramount, join us today!

Benefits of joining the Orthopedic Centers of Colorado team:

• We are the most prestigious and comprehensive, integrated approach to orthopedic care in Colorado.
• Enjoy a collaborative learning environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
• Available opportunities to become clinical specialists or engage in mentorship and/or leadership programs.
• You and your family will enjoy all the benefits of the multi-season, Colorado lifestyle.

Mission Driven Culture: “To better the orthopedic health and overall well-being of the communities in which we live and whom we serve.”

THERAPY AIDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Therapy aide 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.

THERAPY AIDE SALARY & BENEFITS:

$17-20 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