What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Health Policy and Payment (Commercial Payment) position at American Physical Therapy Association?
Details
Posted : 15-Jan-25
Location : Alexandria, VA
Type : Full Time
Categories : Government Relations
Preferred Education :
4 Year Degree
Title : Specialist, Health Policy and Payment (Commercial Payment)
Department / Unit : Health Policy and Payment / Public Affairs
FLSA Status : Full-time, Exempt
Location : This position is located onsite at the APTA headquarters in Alexandria, VA
About APTA
Do you want to contribute to an organization dedicated to improving societal health? Would you like to collaborate with colleagues who are passionate about making a difference? Are you excited to work in a new state-of-the-art building designed to encourage movement, participation, and employee health?
Then you want to work for APTA!
APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than , physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students. Our approximately employees support the association’s mission to build a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society. Learn more in our Association Profile.
Located in Alexandria, Virginia, APTA has outstanding employee benefits, including flexible work schedules, generous retirement contributions, and travel subsidies for employees who choose public and active transportation.
Summary
This position will support the association's commercial payment initiatives and advocacy including on health plan and other payment policies, alternative payment models / value-based care, quality, interoperability and EHR / HIT efforts (eg, HL7), coding and billing (CPT / RUC), administrative burden reduction, and other health care policies. Assists department colleagues with carrying out efforts to meet objectives on organizational priorities with a focus on departmental contributions to the commercial payment and public affairs strategy for the Association. Supports operational needs for and works with APTA leadership. Provides support with data entry as appropriate including compliance documents. Seeks out and supports opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities. Effective champion of the Association vision, mission, and brand.
Essential Functions
- Provide support with outreach and communication with insurance companies;
- Provide support and communication with members on latest payer developments;
- Creating content and resources for company website and other communications, presentations;
- Collaborate with Regulatory and Government Affairs on emerging payment issues;
- Supports the Public Affairs team in the implementation of the programs, priorities, and projects in partnership with the Association and staff colleagues;
- Prepares, in consultation with the Director, data which supports and aligns with the APTA payment strategy.
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