The Therapy Services Specialist (Bilingual Spanish Required) is responsible for working under the guidance of an occupational therapist, collaborating with the managed care organization to support persons aging in place receiving home or community-based services. Location: Remote Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm EST How you will make an impact: Performs telephonic and/or virtual assessments to identify participants' needs. Provides recommendations to MCO for type and hours of supportive services required. Conducts objective assessments for program participation to determine the appropriate level of support and services required. Obtains participant history to inform the comprehensive assessment. Completes assessments annually or more frequently as needed in accordance with applicable program requirements and participants' needs. Educates program participants and MCO representatives on options for home modifications, DME, assistive technology, or other adaptive equipment. Assists the clinical team with recommendations for equipment and services as needed. Collaborates with the support team to report observations and outcomes. Documents all member encounters per documentation standards. Minimum Requirements: Requires a graduate of a college-level program in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or an accredited two-year program for a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist Assistant and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the social service or health care field; or any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background. Current active, valid, and unrestricted license or certification as a physical therapist assistant or occupational therapist assistant in the applicable state required. Certification and/or licensure appropriate to the field of specialty as required. Bilingual Spanish Required. #J-18808-Ljbffr