Physical / Occupational Therapist Consultant - Full-time / Part-time

pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p div id="ContentPlaceHolder1_pnlDescription" pAre you looking for a new challenge that broadens your education, offers flexibility, competitive pay and is changing the way health plans understand their members’ equipment and service needs?/p pstrongThenbsp;Periscopenbsp;Group/strong is seeking therapists to work as independent contractors innbsp;strongClearlake, CA/strongstrongnbsp;/strongand strongsurrounding areas/strong to provide per diem consulting services./p pThe Periscope Groupnbsp;has a network of physical and occupational therapists around the country who perform one time only, in-home medical necessity assessments. These assessments provide objective recommendations to health plans about the equipment and services their members need to safely complete their activities of daily living and remain functionally independent in their home. We do not provide patient care, only consulting services. Documentation is simple and completed via secure online portal; any device that you have that can access the internet can be used to complete the work./p pstrongAbout Periscope/strong:nbsp;/p pThenbsp;Periscopenbsp;Group is a privately held consulting company that was founded in 1997. Our accurate, timely, and objective reports have assisted medical management teams to manage their most vulnerable populations. Our services are now offered in 43 states serving all demographics and all lines of business./p pThe success of our program is the result of our expertise - a national network of licensed clinicians (physical, occupational, speech therapists, prosthetists, and nurses) - and a unique two-tiered medical necessity review process. Our technology platform provides a secure, compliant solution for clinicians and customers to communicate and collaborate. We deliver objective, in-home data to accurately determine medical need, and apply coverage criteria so medical management can confidently make benefit decisions./p pnbsp;/p pstrongJob Responsibilities/strong:/p ul liPerform one-time comprehensive medical need assessments in an individual’s home./li liProvide recommendations for equipment, service, and care needs/li liComplete documentation in a timely manner with collaboration with the review team as needed/li /ul pnbsp;/p pstrongBenefits/strong/p ul liContinuing education benefits and opportunities for professional growth through a training and mentoring program/li liBecome part of a nationwide network of expert consultants/li liOpportunities for growthnbsp;/li /ul pnbsp;/p pstrongQualifications and Requirements/strong/p ul liCurrent licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist (Sorry, No PTAs or COTAs)./li liMalpractice/Liability Insurance (may be purchased at the time of job offer)./li liReliable vehicle for work/li liAbility to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand and kneel to perform physical assessment, occasionally, as needed./li /ul pnbsp;/p pstrongJob Type:/strongnbsp;Independent Consultant/p pnbsp;/p pstrongOur ideal candidate has:/strong/p ul liExperience with home safety assessments/li liExperience with durable medical equipment, assistive technology and home modificationsnbsp;/li liComfort assessing a wide variety of conditions and diagnoses/li liExcellent communication skills both verbally and writingnbsp;/li liComfort using technology and electronic documentationnbsp;/li liAbility to think outside the box, utilize critical thinking skills and come up with appropriate solutions/li liDrive to continually learn and grow/li liPrior experience is not required- we are willing to train the right person/li /ul pnbsp;/p /div div id="ContentPlaceHolder1_pnlRequirements"strongspan id="ContentPlaceHolder1_lblPositionRequirements"Requirements:/span/strong pnbsp;/p pLicensed Physical / Occupational Therapists only. (Sorry, No COTA's or PTA's)/p pMalpractice/ Liability insurance (may be purchased at the time of job offer).nbsp;/p /div pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/pdiv class="content-pay-transparency"div class="pay-input"div class="title"Routine Assessment Rate/divdiv class="pay-range"span$135/spanspan class="divider"mdash;/spanspan$200 USD/span/div/div/div