Hybrid Claims Treatment Specialist – Physiotherapy

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About the role

  • Claims Treatment Specialist focused on physiotherapy treatment effectiveness for EML's claims management. Collaborating closely with practitioners to ensure proper recovery strategies for workers.

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively and proactively with the operations team supporting a claim to ensure a coordinated and tailored claim strategy and appropriate customer experience.
  • Assess treatment requests to support worker’s recovery in line with the Clinical Framework.
  • Conduct file reviews and provide clinical opinions on treatment strategies, reviewing medical records and other relevant information.
  • Liaise and negotiate with treating providers, doctors, specialists, and allied health professionals to facilitate treatment upgrades and manage treatment modalities.
  • Identify the need for and refer to external services like Independent Physiotherapy Consultants or Independent Medical Examinations.
  • Educate and train employers, and operational team members on clinical considerations, best practices, and negotiation techniques to support successful recovery and return to work outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree of Physiotherapy (or higher)
  • Current AHPRA registration
  • Demonstrated (5 years +) in clinical physiotherapy practice , with a strong focus on musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Well established knowledge of disability and injury management best practice
  • Comprehensive understanding and demonstrated experience working in the personal injury industry, ideally with experience with the workers compensation insurance and legislation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office suite and ability to work across multiple claims systems.

Benefits

  • A diverse and collaborative team culture like no other
  • Flexibility to work from home to support work/life balance
  • A corporate wellbeing program with discounted health insurance and gym membership
  • Generous discounts from over 350 retailers through our RewardsHub program
  • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential
  • Access to support and counselling services with work or personal matters, through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Companywide events to stay connected and celebrate success
  • Entitlement to annual company incentive scheme + salary reviews
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, plus super

Job title

Claims Treatment Specialist – Physiotherapy

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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