Rehabilitative Technician

Sandstone Healthcare Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandstone Healthcare Group is seeking a dependable Rehabilitative Technician to support our Rehabilitation Department with administrative duties and patient documentation. This role collaborates with therapists and leadership to ensure timely therapy services and continuity of care.

The position emphasizes accurate records, HIPAA compliance, and communication with insurers, physicians, and facility staff. A CNA certification is preferred, and strong organizational and multitasking skills are

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer skills, data entry, and maintaining records.
• Ability to communicate professionally with insurance representatives and healthcare providers.
• Previous healthcare, rehabilitation, insurance authorization, or administrative experience preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Rehabilitation Department.
• Complete, submit, and track prior authorizations for physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, coverage requirements, and authorized therapy visits.
• Communicate with insurance companies, managed care organizations, physicians, and healthcare providers regarding authorizations and required documentation.
• Monitor authorization expiration dates, approved visits, and pending requests to help prevent interruptions in patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records, authorization logs, tracking spreadsheets, and departmental reports.
• Assist therapists with patient treatment activities and related tasks under supervision.
• Support restorative programs and assist with rehabilitation equipment usage.
• Communicate with patients, families, facility staff, and healthcare providers professionally.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements and facility policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Data entry

HIPAA/compliance

Multitasking

Education

CNA certification preferred

Job description

We are seeking a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Rehabilitative Technician to support our Rehabilitation Department with administrative duties, insurance prior authorizations, patient documentation, and rehabilitation operations. This position works closely with rehabilitation therapists and department leadership to help ensure timely therapy services and continuity of patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Rehabilitation Department.

• Complete, submit, and track prior authorizations for physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.

• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, coverage requirements, and authorized therapy visits.

• Communicate with insurance companies, managed care organizations, physicians, and healthcare providers regarding authorizations and required documentation.

• Monitor authorization expiration dates, approved visits, and pending requests to help prevent interruptions in patient care.

• Maintain accurate patient records, authorization logs, tracking spreadsheets, and departmental reports.

• Assist therapists with patient treatment activities and related tasks under appropriate supervision.

• Support restorative programs and assist with the proper use of wheelchairs, walkers, canes, lifts, and other rehabilitation equipment.

• Communicate with patients, families, facility staff, and healthcare providers professionally.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements and facility policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Basic computer skills, including data entry and maintaining records.

• Ability to communicate professionally with insurance representatives and healthcare providers.

• Previous healthcare, rehabilitation, insurance authorization, or administrative experience preferred.

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.

• Ability to work effectively with residents, rehabilitation staff, and interdisciplinary teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to move throughout the facility during the workday.

• Ability to assist with resident mobility and rehabilitation-related activities within the scope of the position.

• Ability to push, pull, move, or carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to work effectively with elderly, ill, or disabled residents and respond appropriately in a healthcare environment.

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