What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hand Therapist Aide position at Rothman Orthopaedics?
Job Summary:
The Hand Therapist Aide assists the Certified Hand Therapist by preparing treatment area, greeting and welcoming patients, maintaining inventory of supplies and materials, and completes light clerical duties including insurance verification, authorizations, creating and maintaining therapists schedules and therapy appointment scheduling.
Schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Pay Range: $16.00/hr - $20.00/hr*
*Suggested pay rate will be based on candidate's years of direct, relevant experience.
Key Accountabilities:
Financially qualified patients maximally scheduled, customer service oriented performance.
Essential Duties:
- Prepares hand therapy treatment rooms and treatment areas for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Prepares patients for hand therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, escorting, and/or assisting patients into occupational therapy treatment rooms and treatment areas.
- Provides information and comfort to hand therapy patients by listening to questions and requests; relaying concerns and questions to occupational therapist.
- Monitors the implementation of the therapy assistant's and therapist's instructions; ensuring that activities are performed correctly and when they are not, communicates this back to therapist/assistant.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment areas; positioning equipment for therapist access and patient treatment.
- Maintains hand therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; completing supply requisitions; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Schedules patients and verifies insurance benefits to determine financial qualifications.
- Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED minimum education requirement.
- Minimum of one years' experience in medical office environment.
- Computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office.
- Knowledge of medical office procedures & medical terminology preferred.
Our Commitment to Employees:
Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community. We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
COVID-19 Policy:
As a condition of employment at Rothman Orthopaedics, it is required you receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.
Qualifications:
Salary : $16 - $20