About this job

ATHERA – we are looking for hands with heart

ATHERA combines the personal atmosphere of strong local teams with the security, structure and development opportunities of an innovative and growing corporate group.

At over 30 locations, more than 260 employees work together in strong teams in the fields of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and fitness – with modern therapy concepts, clear processes and plenty of room for professional development.

To strengthen our team in Duisburg, we are looking for you as a receptionist / practice assistant for physiotherapy on a part-time basis (m/f/d)

Do you already have experience in the medical or therapeutic field and enjoy organizing the daily routine of a practice?

Do you keep track of things, enjoy coordinating different processes, and are happy to be the first point of contact for patients and the therapeutic team?

Then you're a good fit for ATHERA.

We are looking for an experienced medical or therapeutic practice assistant for our Duisburg location, starting immediately. This is a part-time position (20-25 hours per week). Working alongside our existing receptionist, you will ensure the smooth operation of the practice, coordinate appointments, and be a key contact person for our patients.

Your work environment at ATHERA

• Secure job with fast planning certainty: You will receive a permanent employment contract with a short probationary period and attractive, performance-based remuneration that is based on your qualifications and professional experience.
• 100% of continuing education costs: We invest in your development. ATHERA covers 100% of your continuing education costs so you can expand your position and develop new therapeutic specializations.
• Predictable working hours: You work 20–25 hours per week. We will coordinate your working hours together as a team. Flexible scheduling in the mornings and afternoons, as well as full days if needed, is possible.
• Time for relaxation: Look forward to 30 pro-rata vacation days per year as well as additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
• Individual task allocation: We take your experience and strengths into account when distributing tasks. This allows you to contribute your knowledge effectively and take on responsibility in the areas that match your profile.
• Additional benefits such as company bike, e-scooter or e-moped leasing, hardware leasing, company pension schemes and other individually combinable offers.
• Referrals that pay off: Do you know someone who would be a good fit for ATHERA? For a successful referral, you will receive €2,000 net.

Your tasks at ATHERA

• Reception and patient care: First point of contact for patients at reception and responsible for a friendly and professional first impression of the practice.
• Appointment management and interdisciplinary coordination: You coordinate patient appointments and align the treatments of shared physiotherapy and occupational therapy patients with the respective therapists.
• Billing and prescription management: You will be responsible for billing and ensure the careful processing of prescriptions.
• Supporting practice organization: Participation in structured processes in daily practice and support with organizational tasks related to practice operations.
• Perform administrative tasks: processing prescriptions, supporting documentation processes, and handling administrative tasks in practice management.
• Supporting patient communication: Providing on-site and telephone contact for patient inquiries, as well as assistance with organizational questions related to treatments.
• Relieving the team's daily workload: Structured support for the therapeutic team so that therapists can concentrate on working with patients.

This is what you bring with you

• Experience at reception in the medical or therapeutic field: You have already worked at the reception of a physiotherapy, doctor's or other health practice and are familiar with the organizational processes in everyday practice.
• Knowledge of billing and prescription management: Ideally, you are familiar with prescription processing and have billing experience.
• Organizational talent: Even with a high volume of patients, you maintain an overview and ensure reliable, interdisciplinary coordination between physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
• Enjoyment of working with people: A friendly and service-oriented approach to patients is a matter of course for you.
• Strong communication skills: You present yourself confidently and reliably – in person, on the phone, and in discussions with the team.
• Team-oriented work style: You enjoy working in a team and support the smooth running of the practice with your organizational skills.
• Structure and a sense of responsibility: You complete administrative tasks carefully and keep track of deadlines, processes, and details.

Shape movement with us

Become part of our team and contribute your experience where it truly makes a difference.

At ATHERA you can expect a varied daily work routine, a collegial team and the opportunity to contribute your organizational skills and develop yourself personally.

The position is available immediately. We look forward to receiving your application, including your desired working hours (20-25 hours per week), your salary expectations for these hours, and your earliest possible start date.

• Apply now – we look forward to getting to know you!