Therapy Services Specialist (Bilingual Spanish Required)

Elevance Health; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a dedicated Therapy Services Specialist to support individuals receiving home or community-based services. This exciting remote position involves conducting assessments, collaborating with managed care organizations, and providing essential recommendations to enhance the quality of life for participants. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring that individuals receive the necessary support and services tailored to their unique needs. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the required bilingual skills, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in social service or healthcare field.
• Active license as a physical therapist assistant or occupational therapist assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform telephonic and virtual assessments to identify participants' needs.
• Educate participants on home modifications and assistive technology.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Telephonic Assessments

Documentation Standards

Education

Graduate of a college-level program in physical therapy

Graduate of an accredited two-year program for PTA or OTA

Job description

The Therapy Services Specialist (Bilingual Spanish Required) is responsible for working under the guidance of an occupational therapist, collaborating with the managed care organization to support persons aging in place receiving home or community-based services.

Location: Remote

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm EST

How you will make an impact:

• Performs telephonic and/or virtual assessments to identify participants' needs.
• Provides recommendations to MCO for type and hours of supportive services required.
• Conducts objective assessments for program participation to determine the appropriate level of support and services required.
• Obtains participant history to inform the comprehensive assessment.
• Completes assessments annually or more frequently as needed in accordance with applicable program requirements and participants' needs.
• Educates program participants and MCO representatives on options for home modifications, DME, assistive technology, or other adaptive equipment.
• Assists the clinical team with recommendations for equipment and services as needed. Collaborates with the support team to report observations and outcomes.
• Documents all member encounters per documentation standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a 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 a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the social service or health care field; or any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background.
• Current active, valid, and unrestricted license or certification as a physical therapist assistant or occupational therapist assistant in the applicable state required. Certification and/or licensure appropriate to the field of specialty as required.
• Bilingual Spanish Required.