Therapy Aide
Golden, CO Hand Surgery Associates
Job Type
Part-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:  

  • 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
$17-20 per hour