Workers' Compensation Specialist

Athletico Physical Therapy • Jefferson City, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 accredited institution.
• 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 and adapt 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

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

Benefits

• Generative AI Documentation Scribe
• Yearly Continuing Education Allowance
• access to MedBridge and Athletico University
• additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education
• Strategic Mentorship programs
• Leadership programs
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
• 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
• Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees