Workers' Compensation Specialist Physical Therapist

Athletico Physical Therapy•Rockford Township, IL

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About The Position

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Apply today! About Us: At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery; it’s about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives. Position Summary:The Work Comp Specialist (WCS)will provide clinic based industrial services performed within Athletico Physical Therapy. The Work Comp Specialist may also be required to treat acute Physical and Occupational Therapy visits in an Athletico center or in the home. In addition to patient care, the WCS may allocate hours onsite at an employer performing, but not limited to the following: prevention consultations, workforce wellness initiatives, injury prevention training, job analysis, work station analysis, ergonomic risk assessments, post offer employment testing. Upon request, Work Comp Specialist may perform independent rehabilitation reviews. This position will require travel within a reasonable distance.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science from an accredited institution or license or certification from an accreditedinstitution.
American Occupational Therapy Association, American Physical Therapy Association.
Licensed or eligible for license to practice Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy in the State where employee is employed and Athletico conducts business.
Compliance with regulations of accrediting bodies, i.e., JCAHO, CMS
Current CPR certification
Current TB test
Ability to consistently communicate a clear understanding of patients/clients expectations andadapt as appropriate to exceed their needs
Ability to focus attention on determining what can be done to make progress
Ability to develop personally and professionally
Ability to foster a sense of teamwork and cooperation while working with others
Ability to understand and determine priorities, effectively manage time and develop work plans in order to accomplish tasks and/or projects
Ability to motivate, develop, and mentor staff in order to optimize their performance
Ability to clearly organize and effectively convey information
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds
Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)
Requires the ability to perform duties for all work shifts
Frequent travel required
Internal office
The noise level in the work environment is usually low
Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

Responsibilities

Perform work conditioning evaluations (WCE) or work hardening evaluations, re-evaluations and functional capacity evaluations (FCE).
Provide proper documentation in all evaluations in regards to medical, legal and reimbursement requirements
Develop a comprehensive work conditioning program for clients based on WCE or FCE results
Perform comprehensive work conditioning orientation
Communicate with therapists in clinic regarding patients plan of care for work conditioning program
Act as a Peer to Peer mentor
Collaborate with local leadership (VPCO/RM/FM) to enhance key performance indicators
Perform Ergonomic Consultations on a local and national basis
Perform pre-placement testing for local and national customers
Meet minimum acceptable productivity standards
Market and grow customer relations with clients, physicians, case managers, insurance carriers and employers with collaboration with the Workers Comp Market Development Manager.
The individual will proactively market organizational services
Collaborate with senior management on strategic growth and development of the program
Consult with senior management on all program related agreements, proposals, and contracts
May conduct orientation, mentorship and training for new hires contributing to the program
Perform other duties as required