Assisting Physical Therapists in providing patient care
Answering clinic phone and voicemails
Schedules initial evaluations and follow-up appointments
Receives authorizations from insurance carriers and links to appointment for appropriate payment
Obtains authorization for physical therapy visits through all insurance carriers; requests date extensions for prior authorizations if needed
Verification of all procedure codes submitted by therapists
Obtain co-signatures from referring physicians for patients insured through Medicare
Patient scheduling for new evaluations and follow-ups
Scheduling and tracking authorization for Morgan Stanley Westchester PT location
Processing and assisting in tracking authorizations and pre-certifications
Communicating with insurance companies via fax/phone to request services
Maintaining equipment and daily cleaning
Monitoring supply inventory and placing supply and equipment purchase orders
Preparing, distributing and instructing in HEPs
Assisting front desk as needed

Physical Therapy Aide Specialist

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