Medical Collections Specialist

**Medical Collections Specialist – Physical Therapy Practice (NYC)** **Employment Type:** Full-Time **Compensation: $28-$32 per hour plus benefits** We are a growing physical therapy practice committed to providing exceptional patient care. We are seeking an experienced Medical Collections Specialist to join our team and help manage insurance collections, claim follow-up, and revenue recovery from a variety of commercial insurance carriers, including BCBS and other out-of-network payers. **Responsibilities** - Follow up on outstanding insurance claims and accounts receivable balances. - Communicate with insurance carriers regarding claim status, denials, underpayments, and appeals. - Investigate and resolve reimbursement discrepancies. - Submit corrected claims, reconsiderations, and appeals as needed. - Work with out-of-network insurance plans to maximize reimbursement. - Document all collection activities and maintain accurate account records.. **This is a full time, on site position. Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00** If you are a motivated collections professional with a strong understanding of insurance reimbursement and a passion for helping healthcare practices succeed, we would love to hear from you. #IND2 - Minimum 1-2 years of medical collections, insurance follow-up, or medical billing experience. - Experience working with commercial insurance carriers, including BCBS and other major payers. - Strong understanding of EOBs, claim adjudication, denials, appeals, and insurance reimbursement processes. - Knowledge of physical therapy insurance/billing preferred. - Familiarity with EMR and medical billing software. - $28 - $32 per hour - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - PTO 2 weeks per year ( 1 week 2026 since its June) - Supportive and collaborative work environment.