Certified Pedorthist

Preferred Podiatry Group (PPG), a member of the Assembly Health family of companies, is a nationally recognized leader in podiatric healthcare services for long-term care and nursing home facilities. We are looking for a growth-oriented individual and motivated problem solver to join our team as a Full-Time Regional Pedorthist in NE Illinois / SE Wisconsin. This role is responsible for managing the Diabetic Shoe Program in an assigned territory as part of our clinical team, traveling to long-term care communities to help patients stay mobile. If you are looking for a company that is focused on being the best in the industry and love being challenged, then look no further! We are expanding and looking to add to our world class team of individuals that pride themselves on being detail-oriented, dedicated, and having a 'can-do/go-getter' attitude.What the Regional Pedorthist Specialist does:

• Manage the DME function in your assigned territory, collaborating across multiple departments and vendors to provide world-class service and patient care
• Schedule groups of patients that are qualified for diabetic shoes by the Podiatrist
• Conduct an initial visit to measure patient's feet and order their preferred shoes and inserts, verifying insurance eligibility with payors as needed
• Oversee the ordering process to ensure timeliness, procuring documentation and signatures from the patient's PCP and Podiatrist as needed
• Receive shoes and inserts by mail and conduct a secondary visit to dispense the orders to the patients
• Coordinate with the Podiatrist to sign off on and bill insurance
• Check in with facility staff post-visit to ensure patients are pleased, solving for any issues
• Travel regionally to long-term care communities up to 100 miles, with potential for overnight trips greater than 100 miles as needed
• Routinely monitor KPIs to meet and exceed performance targets
• Proactively order supplies ahead of visits to ensure a stocked cart
• Perform other duties as assigned

What it takes:

• Current certification as a Pedorthist in IL (IN and WI preferred)
• 2 years of experience working in Long-Term Care Facilities
• 2 years of experience in customer service and/or sales
• Must live within 50 miles of Chicago
• Willingness to travel 300 miles per week, with a clean and reliable vehicle that can store 25 shoe boxes
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Critical thinking skills and ability to resolve conflict
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Detail-oriented individuals who are team players and self-starters

Why Assembly Health:

• We pay you for your initiative! Base compensation plus an incentivized bonus program
• Hybrid remote work schedule
• Be part of something special - we are in high growth mode through organic growth and acquisition
• Career growth--your next role with Assembly might not be created yet-we are waiting for you to help us chart the way!
• Robust ongoing training and development programs
• Standard medical benefits, 401(k) plan, Paid Time off to enjoy your time away from the office

Preferred Podiatry Group, based in Chicago, IL, employs a team of 100 Podiatrists who travel to nursing homes to meet with patients that need care. We are currently partnered with over 3,500 facilities across 21 states. Assembly Health, based in Chicago, IL, provides clients Revenue Cycle Acceleration™ through tech-enabled RCM, analytics, and compliance. Serving thousands of communities and hundreds of provider practices throughout 30 states in the US.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road