Level II - Physical Therapist - $37-53 per hour

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist Level II for a job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Physical Therapist
• Discipline : Therapy
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Staff

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for scheduling patient appointments, ensuring medical necessity compliance, verifying eligibility, and posting payments.

Job Description

The ideal candidate for this position is open to both part-time and full-time work. This position is currently part-time, but may transition into a full-time role in the next few months. For the part-time position, the candidate must be available for an 8-hour shift between 7AM-7PM Mon, Wed, and Thurs with alternating weekends. For the full-time position, the candidate must be available between 7AM-7PM Monday - Friday with alternating weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :  High School Diploma or GED preferred

Licenses / Certifications :   (None

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

Two (2) years of experience in a hospital or customer service setting

Ability to multi-task

Proficient typing / keyboarding skills

Principal Accountabilities

Schedules patient appointments and enters required information in the computer system in an accurate and timely manner.

Obtains demographic, insurance and financial information from patient or guarantor. Enters information in computer system with a high degree of accuracy.

Explains all required forms to the patient or guarantor and obtains the necessary signatures.

Ensures medical necessity compliance by obtaining necessary data, reviewing Compliance System, communicating information to patient or guarantor and obtaining necessary signatures.

Protects the financial integrity of the facility by collecting patient liability, establishing payment arrangements, discussing payment options and screening for eligibility.

Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits and ensures all notifications and authorizations are completed within the required timeframes.

Posts payments in the computer system and generates the appropriate patient receipts.

Monitors, reviews and resolves patient account issues on assigned reports.

Communicates in an effective and professional manner with Physicians, ancillary departments, nursing units, physicians' office staff, insurance companies, as well as patients and their families ( all Patient Access customers). Completes thorough and accurate documentation.

Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.

Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

Other duties as assigned.

Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID #100176138. Posted job title : patient access representative ii smr williams trace pt may transition to ft; availability b / w 7am-7pm mon-fri & alternating weekends

About Memorial Hermann Health System

Company Overview :

Charting a better future. A future that's built upon the HEALTH of our community. This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations we serve. Our 6,600+ affiliated physicians and 33,000+ employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17

Our Mission

Memorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.

Our Vision

To create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.

Our Values

Community : We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.

Compassion : We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.

Credibility : We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.

Courage : We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.

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