Therapy Services Specialist (COTA/PTA Preferred)

Elevance Health•Indianapolis, IN

11d•Remote

About The Position

The Therapy Services Specialist (COTA/PTA Preferred) is responsible for working under the guidance of an occupational therapist and collaborating with the managed care organization to support persons aging in place receiving home or community-based services. This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing flexibility and autonomy. The specialist performs telephonic and/or virtual assessments to identify participant needs, provides recommendations to the MCO for supportive services, and conducts objective assessments for program participation. They obtain participant history, complete assessments annually or as needed, and educate participants and MCO representatives on options for home modifications, DME, assistive technology, or other adaptive equipment. The specialist also assists the clinical team with equipment and service recommendations, collaborates with the support team to report observations and outcomes, and documents all member encounters per standards.

Requirements

Requires 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.

Nice To Haves

COTA/PTA Preferred

Responsibilities

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.