Benefits Coordinator - Full-time / Part-time

Overview

U. S. Physical Therapy, Inc. ("USPh") is the largest publicly-traded, pure-play operator of outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinics, with over 550+ clinics in 41 states. The Company's clinics provide pre- and post-operative care for a variety of orthopedic-related disorders and sports-related injuries, rehabilitation of injured workers and preventative care.

We are currently searching for an experienced Benefits Coordinator to join our growing company. This is a high volume, fast-paced environment so we are seeking a highly energetic individual who is a team player and has strong people skills. This role is based at our Corporate Office in West Houston.

Job Description:

Administers the company s group medical, dental, vision, basic life, supplemental life, disability insurance programs, 401K, Leave of Absence, FMLA and Continuing Education Reimbursement Plans; Processes enrollments and changes for over multiple benefit groups.

• Manages the data entry/ integrity of all new hire, qualifying life event, and 401K benefit updates.

• Processes employee plan enrollments (adds, drops, and changes) and helps employees resolve claim issues.

• Insures correct paperwork is received and that any changes are applicable to the life event/ new application.

• Maintains enrollment/ eligibility information for employees, dependents, and beneficiaries via various online and internal applications; Works with brokers and vendors to provide COBRA administration services for terminating employees.

• Performs leave of absence administration. Complies with all FMLA, ADA and additional federal/state regulations.

• Manages leaves to ensure proper documentation is received; Determines employee s work status and coordinates return-to-work requests.

• Monitors benefit premium payments for employees on leave and coordinates communications with payroll, employees, vendors and supervisors.

• Files claims with insurance providers where applicable.

• Provides counseling to management, supervisors and employees with regard to the law and requirements to minimize exposure.

• Receives, evaluates and processes requests for continuing education reimbursement.

• Maintains a working knowledge of employee benefit regulations including ERISA, PPACA, HIPAA, and COBRA.

• Audits and reconciles monthly benefits invoices from carriers, creates reports, and assists in resolving any problems or discrepancies.

• Follows company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Exercises sound judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

• Assists payroll in troubleshooting benefit plans.

• Other projects/ duties as assigned.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook and Adobe skills.
• 2-3 years minimum experience in employee benefits.
• Associate's Degree/ PHR or higher preferred.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, SECTION 125, PPACA, and COBRA.
• Capability of effective planning and priority setting. Must have the ability to manage several position responsibilities simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.

We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, a 401(k) plan and Paid Time Off.