Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Certified Orthotics Fitter
Gray, TN
Description
- Hands-on patient clinical care (fitting and applying orthoses)
- Physical assessment
- Orthotic requirement assessment
- Verification of prescription / documentation
- Consultation with and / or referral to other health care professionals
- Adjustments to accommodate individual anatomic contours
- Patient education and instruction
- Compliance with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures to ensure patient well-being which includes, but is not limited to :
– Adherence to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
– Following patient care guidelines and procedures
– Maintaining a safe and professional environment for patient care
– Comprehension of claims development and submission
Brightree patient entryInsurance guidelines and verificationInsurance Prior Authorization submittals to Billing Department.ICD 10 codingManage spinal & cervical brace inventory (order, stock, and monthly reports) for Johnson City Medical Center, Franklin Woods Community Hospital, and Laughlin Memorial Hospital.Manage Continuum facility tickets and clinical documentation for billing-ready entry. Future expansion and upgrade of Continuum into several new facilities.Manage Continuum physical inventoryConfirmation of all Spinal Program delivery ticketsMaintain good working relationships with all team membersEducate team members with all aspects pertaining to orthotic devicesConduct quarterly in-services with team members and physiciansCoordinate care and services with Acute Inpatient Therapy department.Coordinate stock and fitting responsibilities with Central Supply Services and ExcelConsulting relationship with ordering physiciansManage Spinal Program on-call scheduling for Johnson City Medical Center and Franklin Woods Community Hospital with direct reporting to Director of Orthopedic ServicesManage facility billing for all unbillable orthotic serviceRequirements :