Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: OSA Lowell 2301 - North Chelmsford, MA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or Equivalent, Salary Range: $16.35 - $19.50Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Varied, Job Category: Health Care, Office Hours: 7am to 7pm. Location: Lowell, MA   Who we are:   Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.  What you’ll do:   Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.  Prepare and maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.  Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress, and report to physical therapist.  Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of medical staff.  Confer with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.  Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.  Prepares treatment area for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.      Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patients into physical therapy apparel or apertures.  Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests.  Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto therapy equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.  Understands the Track Via and FOTO systems and can enter stats into Track Via and D/C patients from FOTO.  Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.  Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.  Sterilize and deliver equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.  Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.  Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.  Perform related work as required.  Qualifications: Who you are:  High School Diploma or G.E.D.  One year of physical therapy experience, medical office experience preferred.  Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies.  Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.  Able to react calmly and effectively under stress.   Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.  Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by displaying sympathy, tact and understanding.  Must be a team player with a positive attitude, adjust to various personalities, work with a diverse population, demonstrating patience and professionalism.  Represents the clinic in a professional manner.  Ability to maintain strict confidentiality on all patient issues.  What we offer:   Excellent growth and advancement opportunities   Dynamic environment   Access to a diverse network of practitioners   Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience      Competitive Compensation   Generous PTO    Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.     We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).