Physical Therapy Aide

Company: ATI Physical Therapy
Location: Somerville
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewPatient Outcomes:Start your journey in healthcare working alongside rehabilitation experts. You will gain hands on experience in a clinical environment, bringing your career to the next level!This full-time position allow you to work alongside and observe leading experts in the field of Physical and Occupational Therapy. Be a part of a team dedicated to patient care and making lasting impacts to our patients lives.Grow your knowledge and skills in the healthcare field while making a meaningful difference in someone else's recovery. You become part of our patients' journeys!Career Outcomes:You will expand your knowledge base and grow alongside exceptional clinic teams. You have the tools to cultivate your patient care experience and get a head start in your patient care career!Other Benefits:You will receive an attractive total compensation packageBest in class, customizable benefits plan to include an exceptional 401k plan and the ability to add in and customize benefits like our popular pet insuranceAt ATI, we care about your work life balance. We want you to enjoy your time away from work by utilizing our competitive PTO planBeing a healthcare company, we understand what it means to feel safe and healthy. ATI provides a bank of sick time to use for emergenciesPaid holidaysYou will be a part of a company dedicated to working to redefine musculoskeletal health ResponsibilitiesAs a full-time Physical Therapy Aide you will assist with patient care and key activities that keep ATI's clinics running efficiently Provide direct patient-care and support as allowable by state statutes and under the direct supervision of and prescription by a licensed clinician. This includes safely setting up and adjusting exercise equipment, instructing and monitoring exercise performance, helping provide prescribed home exercise programs, and assisting with set up/delivery of therapeutic modalities (e.g. ESTIM, hot/cold packs, etc) as prescribed and appropriate.Provide effective verbal and visual cues to ensure patients complete exercises with appropriate form and effectively communicate prescribing clinician feedback on patients' demonstrated performanceMaintain overall tidiness of the clinics, following cleaning and sanitation protocols; ordering and stocking clinic supplies; ensuring equipment is clean and functioning properlyHave a sense of urgency, ensuring patient concerns and issues are escalated to clinicians and the Clinic Director for quick resolutionBe dependable, showing up to work as scheduled, and communicating effectively with management for any planned or unplanned absencesBe flexible, with the expectation to float to other clinics within the geographic market based on business needs and provide coverage for ATI's hours of operationBe organized, allowing the licensed professional staff to maximize their time with patientsSupport and execute company initiatives as directed by Operations leadershipHave the ability to multi-taskBe a positive contributor and teammate to the district and clinicSupport ATIs mission by cultivating an exceptional customer experienceGreet and interact with patients warmly both by phone and in person during the daily check-in process and throughout their appointment timePromote an efficient patient intake and registration process, and assist clinicians with timely schedulingEffectively onboard new patients presenting for their first visit, including review of relevant paperwork and verified benefits, completion of medical forms and patient outcomes toolsAssist ATI in reaching clinic metricsBe a key partner in converting referrals into evaluationsAssist with patient rescheduling to limit drop percentageProvide primary support during the daily patient check-in process, including upfront payment collections aligned with ATI's PoliciesAssist with collection of Patient Reported Outcome assessments QualificationsRequired Qualifications for Consideration: Associates degree or equivalent experience (e.g. exercise science/physiology, sports/performance training, kinesiology) or in progress toward a related Bachelor's degree Bachelor's Degree in exercise science/physiology, sports/performance training, kinesiology Strongly Preferred Ability to stand, stoop, move and perform light lifting duties throughout the clinic for the entire shiftExtraordinary professional rapport building and communication skillsWillingness to work/travel between clinics in a designated marketA positive outlook and willingness to collaborateBasic knowledge Microsoft Office products

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