DescriptionJob Title: Physical Therapy Office Assistant/Clerical SupportSupervised by: Physical Therapy DirectorJob Summary: Provides indirect patient care in the Physical Therapy Department. Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, departmental staff and medical staff. Implements directions from the physicians and physical therapy staff.Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:- Logs all patients in the Physical Therapy logbook.- Obtains patient demographic and health insurance information, collects co-pay if applicable.- Enters patient information into the computer system.- Assembles patient charts; retrieves patient charts if they are a return patient.- Schedules outpatient physical therapy appointments; maintains the appointment book.- Communicates appropriately and clearly to physical therapists, co-workers and physicians.- Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.- Orders supplies and printing weekly.



Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.- Demonstrates an ability to be versátil, organized and function under stressful situations.- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.- Interacts professionally with patients and their families and provides explanations and verbal reassurances as necessary.- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.- Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain.- Answers telephone a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate staff.- Prepares statistical reports, types and sends patient progress reports to referring physician.- Manages, operates, and sanitizes equipment safely and correctly.- Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and physical therapy department policies and procedures and standards, including infection prevention con

📌 Clerical Support (Piedrafita del Cebrero)
🏢 Johnson Regional Medical Center
📍 Piedrafita del Cebrero