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Position: Utilization Mgmt PT/OT Thr Spc

Talent Area: Professional - Clinical

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Houston, TX, US

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: UM Initial Authorizations

Shift: 9a-6p

Job ID: 407112

We are searching for a Utilization Management PT/OT Specialist -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide prior authorization of outpatient and home physical and occupational therapy services requiring authorization. This process includes using clinical judgement for utilization management, application of product benefits, understanding of regulatory requirements, and verification of medical necessity utilizing evidence-based criteria.

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Qualifications:

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is required for all employees unless approved for a medical or religious exemption
Degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy required
Master’s degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy preferred
Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist license from the Texas Board of Physical or Occupational Therapy Examiners required
5 years professional physical or occupational therapy and/or utilization management experience required

Responsibilities:

Assess the treatment plan, clinical information, and medical necessity of all requested services
Conducts timely entry of information into systems and assigns appropriate length of service per established guidelines, and communicate authorization numbers to providers and member
Reviews all demographic information generated by the utilization management assistant staff and communicates variances
Promotes provider satisfaction with ongoing education regarding managed care and the process and procedure of the authorization requirements
Collaborates with all disciplines within the health plan to meet goals and objectives
Refers potential members and collaborates with the case management team concerning medical history and current services being provided
Identifies potential quality of care issues, documents in the electronic system, and refers to appropriate Quality Management staff
Ensures that non-licensed staff function within the guidelines of regulatory standards and contractual requirements

About Texas Children’s

Founded in 1996, Texas Children’s Health Plan is the nation's first health maintenance organization (HMO) created just for children. We provide STAR/Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to pregnant women, teens, children and adults in Houston and surrounding areas. Currently, the Health Plan has more than 375,000 members who receive care from our network of more than 1,100 primary care physicians, 3,200 specialists, and 70 hospitals. Texas Children's Health Plan is also the largest combined STAR/CHIP Managed Care Organization in the Harris County service area.

To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org.

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