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Cook Children’s Health Care System

Physical Therapist - $36-46 per hour

Cook Children’s Health Care System, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102


Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Fort Worth, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Physical TherapistDiscipline:

TherapyStart Date:

ASAPDuration:

OngoingEmployment Type:

Staff

Location:Fort Worth Rehabilitation CenterDepartment:Rehab-South Ft. WorthShift:First Shift (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:40Summary:The incumbent will assist in providing access to services provided at the hospital and/or Rehab clinics by scheduling and performing admission and dismissal processes. This position requires excellent customer service skills, both written and oral, which involves ability to communicate effectively over the phone. Knowledge of all tasks performed in the Rehab front office areas is necessary to provide optimum internal and external customer satisfaction and provide the opportunity for accurate reimbursement. This position is primarily responsible for the registration of patients by obtaining patient demographic and third party information with a high degree of accuracy. They are also responsible for verification of health plan coverage eligibility and collection of payment toward their plan, at the time of service. This position requires knowledge of HMOs, PPOs, Commercial Payers, HSAs, Cobra, Medicaid, STAR plans, CSHCN, CHIP and hospital financial assistance programs. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining knowledge of JCAHO, HIPPA, Patient Rights and Responsibilities, and departmental/system policies and procedures. This position provides administrative and operational support for department therapists and the clinic manager. The Patient Access Insurance Specialist must be detail oriented, personable, calm, flexible, honest, and capable of handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy. Incumbent must possess skills to effectively communicate in a professional manner with various internal and external providers.

Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent required

Ability to type, spell, write or print legibly with general knowledge of personal computers required

Strong interpersonal communication, documentation and customer service skills required

1-2 years of Hospital admissions or physician's office experience required or 1-2 years professional work experience

Knowledge of health care insurance and managed care required

Medical terminology preferred

Bilingual preferred

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center

is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Cook Childrens Health Care System Job ID #JR-109226. Posted job title: Rehab Pt Access SpecialistAbout Cook Children’s Health Care System

About Cook Children'sWhen you work here, you grow here.Promise is a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands-especially kids. This is what drives us to blaze new trails with innovative technology, research, exceptional medical care and competitive programs that benefit children who don’t otherwise have access to quality health care. Cook Children's employees come to work every day to keep that Promise, connecting the dots between caregivers, families and communities.Surpassing 105 years, with more than 10,000 employees, we are here for every child, every day. Our not-for-profit organization includes two medical centers, a large physician network, a home health company, three surgery centers, a health plan, health services and a health foundation. We are proud to be Forbes' #1 Best Large U.S. Employer in Health Care with nearly 100 clinical locations throughout Texas, where we invite you to call home.Apply now and be part of this magic.Benefits

Holiday PayContinuing Education403b retirement planPet insuranceSick payWellness and fitness programsMileage reimbursementMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insuranceDiscount programEmployee assistance programs