Orthotics Coordinator

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