Certified Orthotics Fitter

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 entry

• Insurance guidelines and verification

• Insurance Prior Authorization submittals to Billing Department.

• ICD 10 coding

• Manage 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 inventory

• Confirmation of all Spinal Program delivery tickets

• Maintain good working relationships with all team members

• Educate team members with all aspects pertaining to orthotic devices

• Conduct quarterly in-services with team members and physicians

• Coordinate care and services with Acute Inpatient Therapy department.

• Coordinate stock and fitting responsibilities with Central Supply Services and Excel

• Consulting relationship with ordering physicians

• Manage Spinal Program on-call scheduling for Johnson City Medical Center and Franklin Woods Community Hospital with direct reporting to Director of Orthopedic Services

• Manage facility billing for all unbillable orthotic service