Clinical Assistant

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State Region

Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

Optum Physical Therapy

has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detail oriented Clinical Assistant to join our team. The Clinical Assistant is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, delivering excellent customer service. Supports the teams in meeting clinical and service goals.

Schedule: A standard work schedule of 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, will be determined by the supervisor between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The position will be required to cover either the 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. shift or the 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. shift.

Location: 200 W 57TH SUITE 705, New York, New York 10019 (may be asked to cover other local offices as needed for coverage)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists physical therapists with patient flow and triage
• Assists physical therapists in providing services that help patients in recovery
• Assists physical therapists in fulfilling patient treatment plans and procedures such as exercises, hot and cold packs, traction and ultrasound
• Records patient responses to treatments and reports outcomes of each treatment to the physical therapist
• Responsible for keeping treatment and gym areas clean and organized
• Performs some clerical tasks including but not limited to maintaining inventory, stocking supplies, completing paperwork, etc.
• Safely assist patients into or onto therapy equipment
• Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patient's responses and progress, and report to the physical therapist
• Performs patient-related tasks assigned by the therapist
• Ability to cover other offices as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
• More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 1+ years of customer service or healthcare related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Care or exercise related field
• 1+ years of experience in outpatient physical therapy
• 6+ months of knowledge of the principles of physical medicine to include fitness and proper exercise technique

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $25.05 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.