Therapy Services Specialist - Carebridge - Remote Eligible

Therapy Services Specialist - CareBridge

The Therapy Services Specialist is responsible for working under the guidance of an occupational therapist, collaborating with the managed care organization to support persons aging in place receiving home or community-based services.

Location: Virtual - This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions (when indicated), providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

How you will make an impact:

• 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.

Minimum 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.

Job Level: Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family: MED > Licensed/Certified Allied Health Professional

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.