Therapy Service Specialist

Location: This is a virtual position. Shift : 8:00am-5:00pm Est or Cst. Responsible for working under the guidance of occupational therapist, collaborate with the managed care organization to support persons aging in place receiving home or community-based services. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Performs telephonic and/or virtual assessments to identify participants needs. Provides recommendations to MCO for type and hours of supportive services required. Conduct objective assessments for program participation to determine the appropriate level of support and services required. Obtain participant history to inform the comprehensive assessment. Complete assessments annually or more frequently as needed in accordance with applicable program requirements and participants needs. Educate program participants and MCO representative on options for home modifications, DME, assistive technology, or other adaptive equipment. Assists clinical team with the recommendations for equipment and services as needed. Collaborate with the support team to report observations and outcomes. Document all member encounters per documentation standards. Minimum Requirements: Graduate of a college level program in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or an accredited two-year program for a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist Assistant and minimum of 2 years’ experience in social service or health care field; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Current active, valid and unrestricted license or certification as a physical therapist assistant or occupational therapist assistant in applicable state required. Certification and/or licensure appropriate to field of specialty as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr