Title

Physical Therapist / Occupational Therapist Consulting Opportunity

Description

Are you looking for a new challenge that broadens your education, offers flexibility, competitive pay and offers an alternative way to use your expertise?

The Periscope Group is seeking therapists to work as independent contractors to provide consulting services in Shreveport, LA and surrounding area. Since May 2023, a select group from our network of physical and occupational therapists perform introductory in-home client visits to deliver education and provide medical device fitting and training to a specific clientele in select geographies.

Opportunities to participate in Periscope's legacy in-home medical need assessments and specialty home modifications assessments may become available. Inquire for details.

About Periscope:

The Periscope 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.

The 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform one-time comprehensive medical need assessments or product trainings in an individual's home.
• Medical need assessments will provide recommendations for equipment, service, and care needs
• Complete documentation in a timely manner with collaboration with the review team as needed

Benefits

• Continuing education benefits and opportunities for professional growth through a training and mentoring program
• Become part of a nationwide network of expert consultants
• Opportunities for growth

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physical or Occupational Therapist (Sorry, No PTAs or COTAs).
• Malpractice/Liability Insurance (may be purchased at the time of job offer. The cost is typically $125- $150 per year).
• Reliable vehicle for work
• Ability 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.

Job Type: Independent Consultant

Our ideal candidate has:

• Experience with home safety assessments
• Experience with durable medical equipment, assistive technology and home modifications
• Comfort assessing a wide variety of conditions and diagnoses
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and writing
• Comfort using technology and electronic documentation
• Ability to think outside the box, utilize critical thinking skills and come up with appropriate solutions
• Drive to continually learn and grow
• Prior experience is not required- we are willing to train the right person

Location
Shreveport, LA

This position is currently accepting applications.

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