DME Specialist/PT Aide

About the Role

• We are looking for motivated new grad students to become part of our DME Team. This is the perfect opportunity for graduating students who are interested in Kinesiology or becoming a Physical Therapist. No prior experience needed. We will train. Work with a wide spectrum of highly regarded orthopedic surgeons and healthcare providers in the Bay Area. Gain considerable experience in patient care. Grow as a professional working in a fun, fast-paced, collaborative, and diverse environment.

What You'll Do

• Assisting in applying and removing casts, splints, and dressings as directed
• Assisting in fitting patients with braces, boots, other DME as ordered and directed by physician
• Performing gait training and crutch fitting as directed
• Providing patient education materials, communicates physician advice/instructions to patient
• Providing patient care under the supervision of a certified Athletic Trainer
• Ensuring that all necessary documentation is obtained as it relates to payer requirements and standard operating procedures
• Performing patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include scheduling patients, inventory maintenance, order processing, delivery, explanation of insurance benefits, and courtesy follow up calls
• Additional duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• Ability to make decisions and solve problems
• Ability to triage patient care questions related to post-op, post-injury, infection, complications, etc
• Work effectively as team member with physicians and other staff
• Must have a flexible work schedule with the ability to work late some days and work through the lunch break on busy clinic days
• Must be able to work full-time 40 hours a week Monday - Friday

What We Offer

• Collaborative and friendly work environment
• Full coverage for Employee PPO Medical insurance
• 401k and Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, Regular Holidays, Sick Time
• Employee Discount Programs
• Internal Mobility