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Physical Therapist

Position Summary

Tidewater Physical Therapy is seeking a committed Physical Therapist to join our practice!

As a Medicare-certified, outpatient rehabilitation agency, we are committed to restoring motion and ensuring that our patients will function at their personal best through skilled treatment, intervention and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Establish personalized, effective and evidence-based plans of care
• Utilize interventions and goal oriented programs to improve patient’s mobility.
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
• Promote healthy lifestyles by improving strength, flexibility, balance and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate, monitor and communicate progress
• Document patient care services and complete required paperwork and billing timely
• Supervision of support staff in the clinical area
• Collaborate with other personnel in developing and implementing physical therapy care plans
• Other duties as required

Skills

• Graduation from an approved physical therapy program
• Licensure to practice physical therapy in the State of Maryland and/or Delaware
• Proven work history and clinical expertise as a Physical Therapist
• Highly motivated for busy, outpatient clinic
• Responsible for the supervision of clinical staff up to 2 PTAs
• Current knowledge of Delaware and/ or Maryland physical therapy and Medicare guidelines
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Summary

We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work closely with, and under the direction of the Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in patient care, notifying the supervising Physical Therapist of matters concerning the patient’s condition.
• Follows the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist and practices within state practice guidelines.
• Exercises sound judgement, care, professionalism and skill in the performance of duties.
• Instructs and counsels patients effectively in exercises and recovery.
• Identifies patient’s needs and exhibits compassion and caring.
• Conveys potential modifications ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort to the Physical Therapist.
• Completes documentation in the EMR to support the delivery of physical therapy services

Skills

• PTA, Licensed to practice in the State of Maryland and/or State of Delaware
• Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
• Ability to delegate appropriate support care to non-licensed staff and serve as a resource in their training.

Job Type: Full-time, Excellent work environment.

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Front Office Coordinator

Position Summary

The Front Office Coordinator is responsible for providing a wide range of office support to the company including answering phone lines, scheduling/managing calendar, and writing correspondence. Must be self-managed and direct duties of all clerical staff. Must be resourceful, an independent thinker, and self-motivated.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Answers and triages phone calls in a friendly and efficient manner
• Schedules patients
• Greets patients
• Assists patients through the appointment check-in process and collect copays as needed
• Completes patient intake paperwork and enters patient information into computer
• Prepares new patient charts
• Verifies insurance coverage and physical therapy benefits
• Obtains referrals and authorizations as needed
• Completes information requests from the billing office in a timely manner
• Responds to records requests from attorneys in a timely manner
• Completes weekly bank deposits
• Oversees office supply inventory and ordering
• Responsible for fire drills and safety checks
• Performs other duties assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience as an office manager, supervisory experience is a plus
• Able to exchange information using tact and persuasion as appropriate
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Must have strong customer support orientation (for internal/external customers), demonstrate professional demeanor, and the ability to maintain confidential information to comply with HIPAA.
• Strong computer and internet skills including all MS Office suite required
• Must be efficient with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize the tasks

Medical insurance verification and authorization submission experience is required.

• Insurance verification: 2 years (Required)
• Authorization submission: 2 years (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties: Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Floater

Position Summary

The Floater position is responsible for providing a wide range of office and tech support to the company, including answering phones, demonstrating exercises, wiping beds, scheduling/managing calendar, writing correspondence, folding linens, or cleaning depending on which position is being covered. Must be a resourceful, independent thinker, self-sufficient and self-motivated.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, traveling to the clinic that needs coverage, on short notice. That can be to any one of our 14 locations in Maryland and Delaware. A competitive mileage rate is applied. If the position being covered is in the office, the floater:

• Answers and triages phone calls in a friendly and efficient manner
• Schedules patients
• Greets patients
• Assists patients through the appointment check-in process and collect copays as needed
• Completes patient intake paperwork and enters patient information into computer
• Prepares new patient charts
• Verifies insurance coverage and physical therapy benefits
• Obtains referrals and authorizations as needed
• Completes information requests from the billing office in a timely manner
• Responds to records requests from attorneys in a timely manner
• Completes weekly bank deposits
• Oversees office supply inventory and ordering
• Responsible for fire drills and safety checks
• Performs other duties assigned

If the position being covered is as a medical technician/aide, the floater:

• Brings the patient back and sets them up to be treated
• Wipes down beds between patients
• Folds linens
• Demonstrates exercises and marks flow sheets accordingly
• Cleans when appropriate
• Demonstrates how to use equipment when necessary
• Communicates effectively between staff and patient

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience as an office manager, supervisory experience is a plus
• Able to exchange information using tact
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Must have strong customer support orientation (for internal/external customers), demonstrate professional demeanor, and the ability to maintain confidential information as required by HIPAA
• Strong computer and internet skills including all MS Office suite required
• Must be efficient with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize the tasks

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Physical Therapy Tech / Aide

Position Summary

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE

The Physical Therapy Technician is responsible for the technical skills encompassing patient care and related tasks under the direction of the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapy Technician works closely with patients and medical staff to ensure proper testing and use of equipment.

Hiring in Maryland and Delaware

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality etc.)
• Exemplary customer service experience including client relationships and job knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively; ability to critically think
• Knowledge of quality control
• Ability to exercise manual dexterity, control precision and arm-hand steadiness accurately
• Ability to be empathetic with patients; ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares treatment area for patients by wiping off beds or tables and changing linen
• Assists therapist with initiation of patient treatment: prepare hot packs, whirlpool, icepacks and gathering equipment such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, etc.
• Assists therapist with patient care: monitor therapeutic exercise programs and communicate increases of reps and weights per instruction of therapist
• Cleans and sanitizes all therapy equipment as indicated on a daily, weekly or as needed basis
• Monitors linen inventory and storage
• Oversees therapy supplies inventory
• Prepares supply order and fax to administration within the scheduled time frame
• Prepares for and perform quarterly water testing
• Completes janitorial responsibilities as indicated by the office manager
• Provides assistance to office staff when time permits by performing administrative tasks such as obtaining patient intake information, scheduling patients, and answering phones
• Performs other duties as assigned

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