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University Orthopaedic Associates – a Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading orthopedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care and rehab services for our patients. Our board certified surgeons each subspecialty trained offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

UOA’s Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Excellence is looking for a Full Time Physical Therapist for our Somerset Rehab Center.  We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications:

• A valid New Jersey Physical Therapy License 
• A Master’s or Doctorate Degree from an accredited University
• One (1) or more years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
• Flexible schedule with required rotating evenings and alternating day scheduling
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively explain treatment plans to patients
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care  
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to pay close attention to the patient’s progress and be detail oriented
• Knowledge of EMR systems, a benefit, but not required
• Outpatient orthopaedic setting experience, a benefit, but not required

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate and assess patients’ physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans 
• 1-hour patient evaluations with 30-minute follow-up with UOA patients
• Help patients regain mobility, strength, and function through therapeutic exercises and activities
• Educate patients and their families on proper techniques for managing their conditions and preventing further injury
• Monitor and document patients’ progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes 
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Apply Now!

University Orthopaedic Associates – a Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading orthopedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care and rehab services for our patients. Our board certified surgeons each subspecialty trained offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

UOA’s Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Excellence is searching for a Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant for our Somerset Rehab Center.

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package!

Qualified Candidates:

• Graduate from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
• Flexible schedule with required rotating evenings and alternating day scheduling
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively explain treatment plans to patients
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to pay close attention to the patient’s progress and be detail oriented
• Knowledge of EMR systems, a benefit, but not required
• Outpatient orthopaedic setting experience, a benefit, but not required

Key Responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Implements and executes on established Patient Education Sessions – learning the post-op recovery and protocol prior to total joint (knee and hip) replacement
• 30-minute follow-up with UOA patients
• Assists with treating patients for coverage purposes as needed
• Interpret the results of the Body Composition Testing for clients who have this service completed (same day read of results)
• Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians and other members of the team
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis
• Supports and participates in department operations and development

Apply Now!

University Orthopaedic Associates – a Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading orthopedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care. Our board certified surgeons, each subspecialty trained, offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

We have a full-time opportunity for you to join our Somerset team as Insurance Support in our Somerset Office.  

Our Insurance department is in search of Insurance Support. Our ideal candidate has at least one year (1) of experience working in accounts receivables, with remittance processing, or in a similar orthopaedic medical billing/ customer service role.

• Sorting of outgoing mail
• Scanning of travels, insurance documentation (EOBs) and miscellaneous insurance daily
• Provide support to Insurance team and organizing documents
• Run worker’s compensation daily reports, retrieve Qnotes, fax to adjusters and nurse case managers, note chart, and also scanning into charts
• Process no-fault DME APTP forms as requested and then fax over to insurance companies, in addition to scanning them into the system, recording the decisions from insurance companies
• Run no-fault daily reports, check the system to see who needs precertification, process the APTP forms, fax over to insurance company, scan into system, record decision from insurance company into system
• Accept payments and process billing statements
• Keep track of payment deposits from patients and insurance reconciling details
• Prepare payment batches
• Assess explanation of benefits (EOBs) from insurance companies and distribute to corresponding insurance representative
• Keep accurate billing records and report any discrepancies to accounting 
• Post incoming CR of checks/ credit cards/ EFTs and adjustments on a daily basis
• Compute total bill showing amounts to be paid by insurance company and total due by patient
• Prove daily payments and reconcile batch at the end of the day
• Return checks for duplicate payment by insurance and patient
• Review account for accuracy and identify accounts with errors other outstanding dates of service discrepancies, and second insurance issues
• Further issues requiring more attention will be brought to the corresponding representative for resolution at the time of account review
• Reconciling accounts out of balance, moving patient credits as needed, analyzing when insurance credits or over adjustments are on the accounts
• Moving over the Payerpath remittances daily to ensure ease of posting for primary payment poster and insurance reps
• Assisting with no-fault precertification submissions
• Comply with all Federal and State laws governing HIPAA and collections
• Follow-up on self-pay accounts, prepare accounts for collections when needed
• Assist with community of care requests
• Coverage at the switchboard (when requested, after cross-trained)
• Perform other job related responsibilities as requested

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University Orthopaedic Assocates – a Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading orthopaedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopaedic care. Our board certified surgeons, each subspecialty trained, offering the best care in sports, medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Somerset Team as a full-time Pre-Certification Coordinator. This self-motivated individual would be responsible for obtaining prior authorizations for all procedural orders by successfully completing the authorization process with all commercial payers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review chart documentation to ensure patient meets medical policy guidelines
• Prioritize incoming authorization requests according to urgency
• Obtain authorization via payer website or by phone and follow up regularly on pending cases
• Maintain individual payer files to include up to date requirements needed to successfully obtain authorizations
• Initiate appeals for denied authorizations
• Respond to clinic questions regarding payer medical policy guidelines
• Confirm accuracy of CPT and ICD-10 diagnoses in the procedure order
• Contact patients to discuss authorization status
• Other duties as assigned
• Knowledge of procedure authorization and its direct impact on the practice’s revenue cycle
• Understanding of payer medical policy guidelines while utilizing these guidelines to manage authorizations effectively
• Basic understanding of human anatomy
• Proficient use of CPT and ICD-10 codes
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, and Internet use
• Detail oriented with above average organizational skills
• Plans and prioritizes to meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills; communicates clearly and effectively
• Ability to multitask and remain focused while managing a high-volume, time-sensitive workload

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of medical authorization experience (preferred)
• 2 years of experience in a medical related field (preferred)

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University Orthopaedic Associates, a Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading orthopedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care. Our board certified surgeons each with sub specialty training offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

We have an exciting full time opportunity to join our team in our Somerset office as an experienced Insurance Representative.

To qualify, you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Candidates must also have a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience with billing and coding. Orthopedic experience is strongly preferred. Proficient medical terminology is required, orthopedic and or physical/occupational therapy a plus. Bilingual is a plus.

We are looking for a dynamic individual with experience in billing, coding and accounts receivable. This position will be responsible for posting payments to patient accounts and handling the billing & collections for our orthopedic surgeons. Within this position, the successful candidate will be expected to review accounts for proper charge posting, manage claim edits, correct claims adjustments, post payments, handle patient questions/concerns in regards to their accounts and work the physician A/R.

Overview of Position Responsibilities:

• Strong working knowledge of computer systems, with experience in windows-based systems and Microsoft Office
• Experience with medical practice billing software required
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding and electronic billing required
• Ability to Multitask and Detail oriented
• Ability to answer phone calls and address patient account inquiries, calculate adjustments, insurance percentages for coinsurance, etc.
• Prioritize delinquent accounts for review
• Understand insurance benefits coverage as well as verify insurance eligibility and coverage for patients when applicable
• Knowledge of Stop Losses
• Establish financial agreements and payment plans when required
• Schedule patient appointments as needed
• Allscripts PRO PM/ Phoenix EMR system experience (a plus)

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University Orthopaedic Associates, a Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading private orthopedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care. Our board certified surgeons each with subspecialty training offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team in our Somerset Office as a Part-Time (to a possible Full-Time role) Payroll & HR Support Clerk.

To qualify, Candidates must have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Paylocity experience a plus.
• 1-2 years of experience preferred.
• Candidates must be physically able to sit in front of a computer for long hours at a time
• Ability to stand for filing and making copies.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Qualified candidates should be accurate and meticulous in data entry and timeliness with excellent attention to detail. They should have a good understanding of computer technology and have good software skills with programs such as Word, Excel, etc. They should exemplify exceptional math, memory, organizational and time management skills and have general office skills including clerical and administrative skills. Candidate should have an excellent understanding in the importance of integrity and confidentiality required due to the nature of this position.

Summary:

Candidate will manage aspects of timesheets, data entry, filing and payroll processing of hourly & salary employees, including managing data relating to the hours worked by an employee, overtime and paid time off requests within a pay period and then matching with their hourly wage as well as obtaining the necessary manager approvals. Candidate will assist in maintaining accurate payroll records and employee HR files. The Payroll & HR clerk will also assist the department with other HR duties.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collects and verifies time sheets corrections, pay rate changes, etc. and inputs into the payroll system.
• Maintaining employee database and records, including accurate records of payments made to employees and research and resolve any errors or omissions
• Performs basic reconciliation and auditing processes during the payroll cycle.
• Verify employee records and consult with department in the event of a discrepancy.
• Coordinate with other departments, managers and employees to improve and update payroll systems.
• Distribute employee paychecks and statements to managers for distribution on time and accurately.
• Maintain employee contact and answer questions from employees and vendors.
• Assist with audits.
• Copy, file, print and retrieve relevant reports and documents as needed and distribute to necessary management team.
• Follows all processing procedures, adheres to policies and maintains confidentiality.
• Comply with all Federal and State laws governing HIPAA.
• Liaise with the accounting department to ensure accurate information.
• Assist with onboarding new hires, staff appreciation, uniform management, recruiting and other employee related items.
• Verify benefit invoices against payroll deductions.
• Additional duties as needed.

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University Orthopaedic Associates – A Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading orthopedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care. Our board certified surgeons, each with subspecialty training, offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

We have an exciting full-time opportunity for you to join our Somerset Team as an X-Ray Technologist with float coverage as needed.    

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Produce diagnostic radiographic examinations by positioning patients, providing immobilization devices, shielding, selecting proper technical factors based on individual patient needs. Select and operate equipment as required for specific procedures
• Actively reviews patient list to determine x-ray orders
• Ensure that all equipment is in working condition and in compliance with applicable laws and regulation
• Follow best practices, ALARA, for radiation protection to minimize radiation dose to patients & team members
• Obtain outside facility imaging and reports for results appointments & scan into EMR system
• Keep the quality assurance log up to date for physicist and state inspections as well as maintain all related documentation
• Answer phones and retrieve messages with patient follow-up
• Assist medical records by burning cd’s of patient radiologic exams
• Follow company policies and procedures as required
• Comply with all Federal and State laws governing HIPAA

Qualified candidates:

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technologist program
• A license issued by the State of New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
• A minimum of one (1) year of previous Radiology experience preferred
• Registered in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association
• Energetic, patient service driven, detail oriented and technology proficient

Apply Now!

University Orthopaedic Associates – A Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading private orthopedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care and rehab services. Our board certified surgeons each with subspecialty training offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team in our Wall Office as a Full-Time Patient Coordinator with float coverage in our Morganville Office.

In this highly visible role, you will be interacting with patients, families and health care providers. Excellent communication skills, writing and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to multitask. Bilingual is a plus, but not required.

Qualified Candidates:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of (2) years of previous experience in a hospital or physician office setting
• Knowledge of managed care referral/ pre-certification procedures
• Medical/ orthopaedic terminology a benefit
• Experience working with confidential patient records and EMR systems

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting patients upon their arrival. Guide new patients through the registration process, ensuring all new patient packets are completed in their entirety, signed and initialed where required, and that copies of insurance cards and picture ID’s are scanned correctly in the EMR. Review all insurance and demographic information with returning patients and enter all changes in system. Yearly renewal of HIPAA and abbreviated intake sheet is required of all patients.
• Schedule appointments based on company policies and procedures. Candidate will be required to proofread and maintain accuracy at all levels of the appointment process
• Verify patient’s Insurance benefit, eligibility and referral process
• Scanning documents into patient chart through Phoenix EMR
• Faxing documents as needed
• Accessing documents from several hospital systems
• Confirmation of appointments
• Posting charges, collecting co-pays, close and reconcile at the close of each day
• Cross training on the clinical side as well as PT/ OT coverage

Apply Now!

University Orthopaedic Associates – a Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading orthopedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care and rehab services for our patients. Our board certified surgeons each subspecialty trained offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

UOA’s Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Excellence is looking for a Full Time Physical Therapist for our Wall Rehab Center.

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package!

Qualifications:

• A valid New Jersey Physical Therapy License
• A Master’s or Doctorate Degree from an accredited University
• One (1) or more years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Flexible schedule with required rotating evenings and alternating day scheduling
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively explain treatment plans to patients
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to pay close attention to the patient’s progress and be detail oriented
• Knowledge of EMR systems, a benefit, but not required
• Outpatient orthopaedic setting experience, a benefit, but not required

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and assess patients’ physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
• 1-hour patient evaluations with 30-minute follow-up with UOA patients
• Help patients regain mobility, strength, and function through therapeutic exercises and activities
• Educate patients and their families on proper techniques for managing their conditions and preventing further injury
• Monitor and document patients’ progress, adjusting treatment plans
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes

Apply Now!

University Orthopaedic Associates – a Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading orthopedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care and rehab services for our patients. Our board certified surgeons each subspecialty trained offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

UOA’s Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Excellence is searching for a Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant for our Wall Rehab Center.

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package!

Qualified Candidates:

• Graduate from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
• Flexible schedule with required rotating evenings and alternating day scheduling
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively explain treatment plans to patients
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to pay close attention to the patient’s progress and be detail oriented
• Knowledge of EMR systems, a benefit, but not required
• Outpatient orthopaedic setting experience, a benefit, but not required

Key Responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Implements and executes on established Patient Education Sessions – learning the post-op recovery and protocol prior to total joint (knee and hip) replacement
• 30-minute follow-up with UOA patients
• Assists with treating patients for coverage purposes as needed
• Interpret the results of the Body Composition Testing for clients who have this service completed (same day read of results)
• Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians and other members of the team
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis
• Supports and participates in department operations and development

Apply Now!

The Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Excellence at University Orthopaedic Associates has an opening for a Physical Therapy Aide to join our dynamic team at our Wall Office.

We are looking for a professional individual of great character, strong work ethic, flexibility, a willingness to learn with a commitment to excellence.

Candidate must also have general knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, and therapeutic exercises. We are willing to train candidates who do not have experience. 

If you are interested in becoming a Physical Therapist Aide we would be interested in speaking with you.

Candidate must have flexible schedule to work 2 to 3 evenings and cover as needed. This is a year round position, not seasonal.

Apply Now!

University Orthopaedic Associates – a Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading orthopedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care and rehab services for our patients. Our board certified surgeons each subspecialty trained offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

UOA’s Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Excellence is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist for our Morganville Rehab Center.

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications:

• A valid New Jersey Physical Therapy License
• A Master’s or Doctorate Degree from an accredited University
• One (1) or more years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Flexible schedule with required rotating evenings and alternating day scheduling
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively explain treatment plans to patients
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to pay close attention to the patient’s progress and be detail oriented
• Knowledge of EMR systems, a benefit, but not required
• Outpatient orthopaedic setting experience, a benefit, but not required

Key Responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate and assess patients’ physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
• 1-hour patient evaluations with 30-minute follow-up with UOA patients
• Help patients regain mobility, strength, and function through therapeutic exercises and activities
• Educate patients and their families on proper techniques for managing their conditions and preventing further injury
• Monitor and document patients’ progress, adjusting treatment plans
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes

Apply Now!

University Orthopaedic Associates – a Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading orthopedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care and rehab services for our patients. Our board certified surgeons each subspecialty trained offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

UOA’s Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Excellence is searching for a Full Time Physical Therapy Assistant for our Morganville Rehab Center. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Qualified Candidates:

• Graduate from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
• Flexible schedule with required rotating evenings and alternating day scheduling
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively explain treatment plans to patients
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to pay close attention to the patient’s progress and be detail oriented
• Knowledge of EMR systems, a benefit, but not required
• Outpatient orthopaedic setting experience, a benefit, but not required

Key Responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Implements and executes on established Patient Education Sessions – learning the post-op recovery and protocol prior to total joint (knee and hip) replacement
• 30-minute follow-up with UOA patients
• Assists with treating patients for coverage purposes as needed
• Interpret the results of the Body Composition Testing for clients who have this service completed (same day read of results)
• Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians and other members of the team
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis
• Supports and participates in department operations and development

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Apply Now!

The Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Excellence at University Orthopaedic Associates has an opening for a Physical Therapy Aide to join our dynamic team at our Morganville Office.

We are looking for a professional individual of great character, strong work ethic, flexibility, a willingness to learn with a commitment to excellence.

Candidate must also have general knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, and therapeutic exercises. We are willing to train candidates who do not have experience. If you are interested in becoming a Physical Therapist Aide we would be interested in speaking with you.

Candidate must have flexible schedule to work 2 to 3 evenings and cover as needed. This is a year round position, not seasonal.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Apply Now!

University Orthopaedic Associates – a Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading orthopedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care and rehab services for our patients. Our board certified surgeons each subspecialty trained offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

UOA’s Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Excellence is looking for a Full Time Physical Therapist for our Avenel Rehab Center. We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications:

• A valid New Jersey Physical Therapy License
• A Master’s or Doctorate Degree from an accredited University
• One (1) or more years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Flexible schedule with required rotating evenings and alternating day scheduling
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively explain treatment plans to patients
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to pay close attention to the patient’s progress and be detail oriented
• Knowledge of EMR systems, a benefit, but not required
• Outpatient orthopaedic setting experience, a benefit, but not required

Key Responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate and assess patients’ physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
• 1-hour patient evaluations with 30-minute follow-up with UOA patients
• Help patients regain mobility, strength, and function through therapeutic exercises and activities
• Educate patients and their families on proper techniques for managing their conditions and preventing further injury
• Monitor and document patients’ progress, adjusting treatment plans
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient
• Private practice
• Rehabilitation center

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Apply Now!

Apply Now!

University Orthopaedic Associates – A Division of OrthoNJ, is a leading private orthopedic practice which provides a full spectrum of orthopedic care and rehab services. Our board certified surgeons each with subspecialty training offer the best care in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, traumatology, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery and surgery of the spine.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Team in our Avenel Office as a Full-Time Patient Coordinator.

In this highly visible role, you will be interacting with patients, families and health care providers. Excellent communication skills, writing and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to multitask. Bilingual is a plus, but not required.

Qualified Candidates:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of (2) years of previous experience in a hospital or physician office setting
• Knowledge of managed care referral/ pre-certification procedures
• Medical/ orthopaedic terminology a benefit
• Experience working with confidential patient records and EMR systems

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting patients upon their arrival. Guide new patients through the registration process, ensuring all new patient packets are completed in their entirety, signed and initialed where required, and that copies of insurance cards and picture ID’s are scanned correctly in the EMR. Review all insurance and demographic information with returning patients and enter all changes in system. Yearly renewal of HIPAA and abbreviated intake sheet is required of all patients.
• Schedule appointments based on company policies and procedures. Candidate will be required to proofread and maintain accuracy at all levels of the appointment process
• Verify patient’s Insurance benefit, eligibility and referral process
• Scanning documents into patient chart through Phoenix EMR
• Faxing documents as needed
• Accessing documents from several hospital systems
• Confirmation of appointments
• Posting charges, collecting co-pays, close and reconcile at the close of each day
• Cross training on the clinical side as well as PT/ OT coverage

Apply Now!