Insurance Authorization Specialist
Highbar Physical Therapy
Apply to this job Providence, RI - Administrative on site Until 8/22/2026 0+ years exp First posted June 11, 2026 Last posted June 11, 2026
Job description
Highbar Physical Therapy is Hiring!
Help us revolutionize the Physical Therapy industry! Highbar is a leading outpatient physical therapy practice experiencing significant growth with locations across New England. We’ve evolved our name to reflect the standard of care we’ve always provided and demonstrate how we are different.
We bring together the science of musculoskeletal health with the art of individualized care, consistently delivering life-changing outcomes for our patients.
Join us as an Authorization and Insurance Verification Specialist!
The Authorization / Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for verifying insurances and performing necessary authorizations based on insurance guidelines. The role also includes quality monitoring to ensure clean claim processing.
What You'll Do:
- Identify and solve complex insurance benefit issues.
- Obtain detailed patient information to accurately submit to the proper insurance carriers.
- Contact health care providers to obtain referrals or additional information as necessary.
- Follow up with insurance companies to ensure receipt of patient benefit authorizations.
- Must maintain strong attention to detail to transpose data and information accurately.
- Schedule patient visits when necessary.
- Guide and assist Patient Care Coordinators through difficult accounts.
- Provide information and assist patients when help is needed by researching benefit coverage.
- Assist other departments as needed, including Billing and Front Office.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED as well as a basic understanding of health insurance benefits.
- Preference will be given to candidates with medical insurance and authorization knowledge.
Compensation Package:
- Starting at $20/hour, with compensation adjusted based on experience, skills, and role alignment
- We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision; 401(k); voluntary disability and life insurance options; Fitness & Wellness program; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work hours; community volunteer opportunities, and more.
Take the next step in your career with Highbar Physical Therapy – Apply today!
More About Us:
We develop leading-edge physical therapists who practice at the top of their license, acting as primary care providers for musculoskeletal disorders, and challenging themselves and their patients to reach new goals.
Highbar is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.
About this role
Summary
Verify insurances, obtain authorizations, and support insurance-related processes.
Job title
Insurance Authorization Specialist
Experience level
none
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Providence, RI; remote work not indicated
Salary
$40k+
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
health insurance benefitsattention to detailcommunication
Preferred skills
medical insuranceauthorization knowledge
Specializations
insurance verificationauthorizationsbenefit analysis
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Providence, RI, USA
On-site City