[Hiring] Physical Therapy Utilization Review Advisor @Sedgwick

Role Description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Physical Therapy Utilization Review Advisor

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• Counsels providers (physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physicians) regarding the appropriate use, cadence, and duration of physical therapy services.
• Monitors the impact of physical therapy services provided to injured workers.
• Provides medical necessity reviews to evaluate and implement services to meet client health needs.
• Promotes quality cost-effective physical therapy outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Physical Therapy required.
• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Completion of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and current license to practice as a Physical Therapist required.
• Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of workers' compensation regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of current trends as it pertains to Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic Care, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of reviewing, understanding, and applying medical practice guidelines and a range of treatment protocols.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate, and constructive written reports.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

Benefits

• Three Medical and two dental plans to choose from.
• Tuition reimbursement eligible.
• 401K plan that matches 50% on every $ you put in up to the first 6% you save.
• 4 weeks PTO your first full year.