Physical Therapist Assistant

4 weeks ago

Providence, United States Highbar Full time

Help us revolutionize the Physical Therapy industry We are changing physical therapy so our clinicians can focus on what they do best by empowering people to feel better, move freely, and live fully ... without burning out.

Highbar, formerly Performance Physical Therapy, is a leading outpatient physical therapy practice experiencing significant growth with locations across New England. We've evolved our name to reflect the standard of care we've always provided and demonstrate how we are different.

We bring together the science of musculoskeletal health with the art of individualized care, consistently delivering life-changing outcomes for our patients.

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)is a licensed provider who works under the direction of a Physical Therapist to aid in the provision of patient care. The PTA uses a variety of therapeutic procedures designed to restore loss of muscle strength,coordination and body alignment, to relieve pain and to improve movement and function.

What You'll Do:

    • Implements physical therapy intervention based on the plan of care, including therapeutic exercise and activity, manual therapy techniques, electrotherapeutic modalities, patient education, functional training in self-care and home management, work conditioning and hardening, and supplying durable medical equipment (as per APTA guidelines and StatePractice Acts).
    • Documents patient care, daily progress notes, outcomes, and discharge notes inEHR, as per the APTA's Guidelines for documentation, the State of RI's Practice Act, Medicare and other payers' guidelines.
    • Communicates regularly with physical therapist regarding a patient's status, plan of care, and appropriate progressions for optimized care.
    • Stays actively up to date with the current practices and the research of physical therapy, through continuing education, tertiary education, in-services, and independent reading to ensure evidence-based care is provided.
    • Records accurate charges in the Electronic Medical Records on the day of service.
    • Consults with referral sources and other health care providers under the guidance of the physical therapist regarding diagnosis, plan of care and progress as appropriate tooptimize patient care.
    • Explains benefit details to patients including authorization requirements, copays, and deductibles.
    • Assists in appropriate discussion regarding collection activity in accordance with company policies and procedures.
    • Interfaces with insurance companies to obtain authorization for all insurances, including tracking visits approved.
    • Negotiates payment terms with customers in accordance with established guidelines to minimize collection agency potential.
    • Regularly review essential reporting and dashboards to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
    • Communicates with potential referral sources and the general public to expand existing business and cultivate new business and increase the community's awareness of the role of physical therapy in health care.
    • Partners with Clinic Director to ensure key performance indicators are met: clinical outcomes, productivity, billing compliance, and patient satisfaction.

      Other duties may be assigned.
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Qualifications:
    • PATTOTL'er: Practices and the top of their license and strives for improvement every day.
    • Cares deeply and strives to create an excellent experience for patients.
    • Approaches responsibilities in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
    • Dependability and follow through: Does what they say they will do.
    • Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy that is recognized by the APTA; Hold current license and/or registration.
Compensation Package:
    • We offer a comprehensive benefit's package including Medical, Dental & Vision; 401k with employer match; voluntary disability and life insurance options; Fitness & Wellness reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; Flexible work hours; Community volunteer opportunities, and more

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