WC Specialist - O'Fallon, MO

Work Comp Specialist

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support – because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn't just about recovery; it's about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

Our mission is simple yet powerful:
Extraordinary people improving lives.

The Work Comp Specialist (WCS) will provide clinic based industrial services performed within Athletico Physical Therapy. The Work Comp Specialist may also be required to treat acute Physical visits in an Athletico center or in the home. In addition to patient care, the WCS may allocate hours onsite at an employer performing, but not limited to the following: prevention consultations, workforce wellness initiatives, injury prevention training, job analysis, work station analysis, ergonomic risk assessments, post offer employment testing.

Upon request, Work Comp Specialist may perform independent rehabilitation reviews. This position will require travel within a reasonable distance.

Unique and competitive benefits offered with this full-time position:

• New for 2026! Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.
• Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to Med Bridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education
• Strategic Mentorship programs
• Leadership programs
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
• 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
• Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Perform work conditioning evaluations (WCE) or work hardening evaluations, re-evaluations and functional capacity evaluations (FCE).
• Provide proper documentation in all evaluations in regards to medical, legal and reimbursement requirements
• Develop a comprehensive work conditioning program for clients based on WCE or FCE results
• Perform comprehensive work conditioning orientation
• Communicate with therapists in clinic regarding patients plan of care for work conditioning program
• Act as a Peer to Peer mentor
• Collaborate with local leadership (VPCO/RM/FM) to enhance key performance indicators
• Perform Ergonomic Consultations on a local and national basis
• Perform pre-placement testing for local and national customers
• Meet minimum acceptable productivity standards
• Market and grow customer relations with clients, physicians, case managers, insurance carriers and employers with collaboration with the Workers Comp Market Development Manager.
• The individual will proactively market organizational services
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic growth and development of the program
• Consult with senior management on all program related agreements, proposals, and contracts

Additional duties and responsibilities:

• May conduct orientation, mentorship and training for new hires contributing to the program
• Perform other duties as required

Job requirements/specifications:

Education and Experience:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A Bachelor of Science from an accredited institution or license or certification from an accredited institution.

Licensure/

Certifications:

• American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed or eligible for license to practice Physical Therapy in the State where employee is employed and Athletico conducts business.
• Compliance with regulations of accrediting bodies, i.e., JCAHO, CMS
• Current CPR certification
• Current TB test

Essential qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform…