Front Office Physical Therapy Specialist PRN Newark, DE

Company: Concentra
Location: Newark
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Job Description:

Overview: *Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on Indeed, that the salary rate/range set forth herein was provided by Indeed. Concentra's market specific rate/range will be provided during the interview process.* - - *JOB SUMMARY:* - Performs a variety of tasks in a clinic setting to enable Therapists to advise and treat patients in accordance with Concentra policies, practices and procedures. - Responsibilities: *MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Reviews initial referral request for therapy services. * Reviews PT Authorization Guidelines and Protocol notes. * Contacts appropriate payer (employer/insurance carrier) to obtain authorization for requested -therapy services. * Submits required documentation to payer to assist in authorization process. * Notifies the patient of scheduled therapy appointment(s) * Documents all appropriate information per Policy and Procedure. * Communicates referral status and/or non-standard issues to the referring CMC Provider, Center Therapy Director, CSS Manager and other involved parties. * Communicates with center staff as necessary. * Submits appropriate reports to CSS Manager/Area Therapy Director. * Occusource-Check in therapy * Check out - therapy * Schedule * Charge out therapy * Escorts patients and coordinate flow * Pulls medical records and process charts * Calls no shows * Maintains authorization process/logs * Tracks Plan of Care - *Patient Care/Dept. maintenance: (increase therapist efficiency)* * Walk patients from therapy to the exam room and write the appropriate information on the provider board. * Print transcriptions and reports for Center Therapy Director * Call for authorization and document on correct form. If after 3 attempts, is unsuccessful in obtaining authorization, contact employer and notify Medical Director and Center Therapy Director. * Call patients daily to remind them of their appointment for the next day and fill out appropriate log. * Call patients who have missed their appointment and document in the patient chart the reason for the missed appointment. * Wash/Fold therapy linens. * Wipe down treatment tables. * Refill ultra sound bottles. * Check temperature of hydro collator / paraffin bath and record in daily log. * Performs HPEs *Weekly:* * Maintain inventory of therapy supplies and printed forms. * Discard electrodes of discharged patients. * Put together packets for Group Health Marketing. *Monthly* * Fill/change water as needed in hot pack collator. * Maintain inventory Fill/change water as needed in hot pack collator. * Defrost cold pack collator. * Performs department cleaning * Completes Essential Functions inventory form * Assists with patient set up/take down * Supervises exercise programs * Performs other duties as assigned. *WORKING CONDITIONS:* * Office environment * This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management. Qualifications: *EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:* * High school diploma or GED - Additional Data: If you're looking for an organization that cares for your growth and well-being as much it does its patients, consider Concentra. - This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management. - Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, -including disability/veterans

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