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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote physical therapy utilization review in Michigan is $36.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.13 and $42.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote physical therapy utilization review?

A Remote Physical Therapy Utilization Review job involves evaluating physical therapy treatment plans and medical records to ensure they meet insurance guidelines and medical necessity. Professionals in this role work remotely to review claims, provide recommendations, and collaborate with healthcare providers and insurance companies. The goal is to ensure appropriate care while preventing unnecessary treatments or costs. This position typically requires a background in physical therapy, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of insurance policies and medical guidelines.

What does a typical day look like for someone in a remote physical therapy utilization review role?

A typical day involves reviewing physical therapy documentation and treatment plans submitted by providers to determine if they meet established medical necessity criteria. You may spend most of your workday analyzing patient records, applying evidence-based guidelines, documenting your recommendations, and collaborating virtually with providers, insurance representatives, and your clinical review team. Frequent video meetings and written communications are common as you clarify treatment justifications or support appeals. The role is fast-paced and detail-oriented, requiring strong organizational skills to manage multiple case files and deadlines efficiently. While remote, you remain an integral part of a clinical decision-making team, contributing directly to patient care quality and cost-effective service delivery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the remote physical therapy utilization review position?

To excel as a Remote Physical Therapy Utilization Review professional, you need a background in physical therapy (often with licensure), clinical knowledge, and experience in utilization management or case review. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), claims management systems, and industry tools such as InterQual or Milliman criteria is typically required. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, effective written communication, and the ability to work independently are valuable soft skills for this position. These abilities are crucial for accurately evaluating medical necessity, facilitating reimbursement, and ensuring compliance with healthcare guidelines in a remote setting.

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Infographic showing various Remote Physical Therapy Utilization Review job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,654 per year, or $36.9 per hour.

Coordinator-Utilization Review(Clinical Coding)/Full Time/Remote

Troy, MI • Remote

Henry Ford Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

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Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 569 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

In this position you will be reviewing patient charts to determine if pre-elective surgical cases should be boarded as inpatient instead of outpatient.  You will also review the CPTs that were boarded for meeting inpatient on the CMS inpatient list and the InterQual inpatient list based on payer criteria used.

Hours are Monday - Friday from 830am until 5pm with no weekends

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

  • RHIT, RHIA, or related coding certification required. 
  • Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience preferred. 
  • Previous utilization management or case management experience preferred. 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

  •  RHIT, RHIA, or related coding certification required.
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Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services from Primary and Preventative care, to Complex and Cpecialty care, Health Insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, Virtual care, Pharmacy, Eye care and other Healthcare retail. It is one of the Nation’s leading Academic Medical Centers, recognized for Clinical excellence in Cancer care, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Sports medicine, and Multi organ transplants. Consistently ranked among the top five NIH funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in more than 2,000 research projects annually. Equally committed to educating the next generation of Health Professionals, Henry Ford Health trains more than 4,000 Medical students, Residents and fellows every year across 50+ accredited programs. With more than 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most Diverse employers, including nearly 6,000 physicians and researchers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network and Jackson Health Network.

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