Physical Therapy Support Specialist - Front Desk

• Obtain timely authorizations from clients and/or insurance carriers for therapy treatments as prescribed by clinicians
• Utilize the electronic referral module to maintain records for all active referrals of responsibility including detailing referral status, client/insurance/patient correspondence, etc.
• Responsible for processing referrals utilizing company tools and resources to ensure that referrals are processed appropriately based on state guidelines or client specific direction.
• Work with medical and therapy leadership to ensure our medical model is followed as it relates to therapy referrals.
• Report any denials or delays to leadership as needed
• Must ensure all authorized visits are scheduled according to the clinician's referral without going above the number of authorized visits or outside of authorized date range
• Contact patients who miss an appointment and/or report missed appointment to employer
• Document any cancelled or rescheduled appointments in the patient's EMR and partner with Center Operations Director (COD)/CTD to evaluate any cases that may be eligible for closure as an inactive case
• Responsible for clerical tasks in both the front and back office associated with patient care and proper record keeping. Ensure accuracy in documentation.
• Cross train to perform Front Office duties including greeting patients, obtaining authorization, check in/out, communicating wait times, answering multi-line telephone system, distributing employer results/paperwork, etc.
• Responsible for daily therapy supply inventory management, wiping down treatment tables and equipment, washing/folding therapy linens, documenting equipment daily logs, performing Human Performance Evaluations (HPE’s), and rooming patients for recheck appointments
• Maintains therapy equipment including but not limited to hydrocollator, freezer, and paraffin and completes corresponding maintenance logs as applicable (daily/weekly/monthly/etc.)
• In partnership with center leadership, assist with patient flow and volume
• Keep patients informed of expected wait times during all aspects of the center visit
• Assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly appearance throughout the facility.
• Facilitate maintenance and required service on all therapy equipment.
• Follow HIPPA guidelines and safety rules
• Complete reports/logs as assigned by center leadership
• Attend center staff meetings or huddles as required
• Participate in initial and ongoing training as required
• May also perform various back office tasks including but not limited to urine drug screens and breath alcohol tests

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is eligible to earn a base compensation rate in the state range of $23.00 to $24.27 hourly depending on job-related factors as permitted by applicable law, such as level of experience, geographic location where the work is performed, and/or seniority.  Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

This job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.