Physical Therapist - UM

TRILLIUM HEALTH RESOURCES

$80K — $113K *
US-AnywhereRemote in North Carolina, US
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Physical Therapy and 1 year of experience in utilization management or similar fields.
  • Fully licensed by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Reside within North Carolina and willingness to travel as needed.
  • Preferred clinical experience in a managed care organization, health plan, or hospital setting. Utilization Management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Perform medical reviews to assess medical necessity and care level.
  • Interpret clinical documentation and treatment plans for decision support.
  • Conduct clinical assessments and provide relevant recommendations.
  • Collaborate with care teams to develop and implement care plans.
  • Document clinical reviews and determinations in specified systems.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and potential for remote work options.
  • Health insurance with no employee premium for coverage.
  • 24 days of PTO plus 12 paid holidays in the first year.
  • NC Local Government Retirement Pension and 401k with 5% employer match.
  • Quarterly stipend for remote work supplies and PSLF qualifying employer.
Full Job Description
Pay Plan Title: Physical Therapist

Working Title: Physical Therapist - UM

FLSA Status: Exempt

Posting Salary Range: $80,000 to $113,000

Office Location: Remote within North Carolina

POSTING DETAILS:

What We're Looking For

Trillium Health Resources has a career opening for a Physical Therapist - UM to join our team! The Physical Therapist facilitates, coordinates, and approves medically necessary reviews in accordance with established criteria. The role evaluates clinical information, applies medical necessity criteria, and provides consultation to ensure appropriate utilization and timely, accurate determinations, notifications, and reconsiderations.

On a typical day, you might:

  • Perform medical reviews to determine medical necessity and appropriate level of care.
  • Interpret clinical documentation, diagnoses, and treatment plans to support determinations.
  • Conduct clinical assessments and provide recommendations to support care planning and member needs.
  • Perform clinical triage and collaborate with internal and external care teams to develop and implement care plans.
  • Document clinical reviews, rationale, and determinations within required timeframes and systems.


Employee Benefits:

Trillium knows that work/life balance is essential. That's why we offer:

  • Typical working hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; flexible work schedules available for some positions with management approval.
  • Work-from-home options available for most positions
  • Health Insurance with no premium for employee coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 24 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 12 paid holidays in your first year
  • NC Local Government Retirement Pension (defined-benefit plan) https://www.myncretirement.gov/systems-funds/local-governmental-employees-retirement-system-lgers/lgers-handbook
  • 401k with 5% employer match and immediate vesting
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
  • Quarterly stipend for remote work supplies


Qualifications

Required:

  • Master's degree in Physical Therapy and one (1) year of utilization management or utilization review experience, including acute inpatient care, outpatient care, rehabilitation, behavioral health, compliance, or use of evidence-based clinical decision support tools (e.g., MCG, InterQual).
  • Fully licensed by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners as a Physical Therapist.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must reside within North Carolina.
  • Must be able to travel within catchment as required.


Preferred:

  • Clinical experience in a managed care organization, health plan or hospital setting.
  • Utilization Management certification or equivalent certification.


Deadline for Application: Monday, September 21, 2026 at 11:59pm

How to Apply

To be considered, submit your application and resume through our ADP Career Center. Your resume must include:

  • Employer name, dates of service (month/year), average hours worked per week, and essential job duties
  • Education details (degree type, date awarded, institution, field of study)
  • Licensure/certification information, if applicable


After submission, your resume will be reviewed to ensure it meets the essential criteria for the position. You'll be notified by HR regarding your application status as appropriate. All applicants will receive a final update once the recruitment cycle closes.

Join our Talent Community through ADP to stay informed about future opportunities. Be sure to keep your resume updated in your profile.

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