Physical Therapy Aide Specialist #Full Time

Top Healthcare Provider Network The 61st Street Service Corporation provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors This position will support ColumbiaDoctors one of the largest multi specialty practices in the Northeast ColumbiaDoctors practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2800 physicians surgeons dentists and nurses offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties Job Responsibilities Assisting Physical Therapists in providing patient careGreeting patient and start them on program established by therapistSupervising and instructing patients in exercise programsAnswering clinic phone and voicemailsMaintaining flow of patient traffic in centerSetting patients on equipment and modalitiesContinually acts as a problem solver to improve operations; recommends and assists in implementing operational improvements with the guidance of the physical therapist andor ManagerSchedules initial evaluations and follow up appointmentsHandles the waiting list squeeze times; and contacts the patient to schedule an appointmentInforms patients on how to facilitate all prescribed treatment and testing the doctors recommendMaintains an updated solid knowledge of all managed care plans and referral requirements; knows participation status of each physicianVerification of all procedure codes submitted by therapists; must follow Billing Compliance Guidelines according to specific insurance carriers prior to releasing charges into EpicEnsures that each therapist completes all encounter forms; obtains missing information from therapists when neededObtain co signatures from referring physicians for patients insured through MedicareInforming therapist of any patient complaints difficulty with treatment or change in statusPatient Scheduling for new evaluations and follow upsScheduling and tracking authorization for Morgan Stanley Westchester PT locationProcessing and assisting in tracking authorizations and pre certificationsCalculating patient disability score for records and insurance companyCommunicating with insurance companies via faxphone to request servicesMaintaining equipment and daily cleaningLifting equipment such as ice machine and hydroculator for weekly cleaningMaintaining and update exercise files and other clinic formsMonitoring supply inventory and placing supply and equipment purchase ordersPreparing distributing and instructing in HEPsMonitoring current patient census for appointmentsAssisting front desk as neededAttends all regular staff meetingsScreens visitors and responds to routine requests for informationAssisting in Return to Sports program recording measurements & calculating patients percent deficitPerforming other duties as assignedJob Requirements High School Diploma required college degree preferredMinimum one year experience preferred working in a physician practiceComputer savvy with keyboard knowledge of institutional used software packagesAbility to work with patients and make them feel comfortableAbility to independently compose correspondenceAbility to use judgement to accomplish goalsAbility to perform a variety of complex tasksNeat professional appearanceStrong written and verbal communication skillsHourly Rate Ranges 2308 3339 Note Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience skill set training and education 61st Street Service Corporation At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal state and local civil rights laws