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Progressive Quality Care

Unit Manager

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$32 - $43/hr

... assist with performance evaluations and appraisals * Issue warning notices for performance deficiencies * Identify educational needs and coordinate in-service training * Oversee Utilization Review ...

Ohio Health

$26 - $34.50/hr

Remains involved in department process improvements utilization review and quality assurance ... Assistant - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Additional SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

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How much do utilization review assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for utilization review assistant in Ohio is $28.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.04 and $34.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a utilization review assistant?

A Utilization Review Assistant supports the utilization review process by reviewing medical records, verifying insurance coverage, and ensuring that healthcare services meet necessary guidelines. They assist in gathering documentation, communicating with insurance providers, and coordinating with medical staff to facilitate approvals for treatments. Their role helps ensure that healthcare services are provided efficiently while maintaining compliance with insurance policies and regulations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a utilization review assistant?

To thrive as a Utilization Review Assistant, you need attention to detail, basic understanding of medical terminology, strong organizational skills, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with healthcare management software and electronic health records (EHR) systems, along with experience in data entry, is important for this role. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and a customer service-oriented attitude help you excel when interacting with clinical staff and patients. These skills are essential for ensuring accurate review processes, compliance with regulations, and effective coordination within healthcare teams.

What does a utilization review assistant do?

A Utilization Review Assistant typically spends their day reviewing medical records, verifying patient information, and ensuring documentation meets insurance or regulatory requirements. They often work closely with nurses, physicians, case managers, and billing staff to collect necessary data and clarify documentation. The work is usually performed in an office within a hospital, clinic, or insurance company, where prioritizing tasks and maintaining confidentiality are key. This collaborative, detail-oriented environment provides a valuable introduction to healthcare administration and can open doors to broader roles in utilization management or case management.

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Infographic showing various Utilization Review Assistant job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,838 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Physical Therapist Assistant Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation

Marion, OH • On-site

Other

Posted 3 days ago

New

Reliant Rehabilitation rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

670th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Overview
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*This role is based in an Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care setting.
Summary:
Provide Physical Therapy and related services for patients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) while maintaining positive levels of interaction with communities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Provide quality patient care including ongoing treatment per a plan of care, supervision of Rehab Techs (where required), and case management responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation's commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with communities and clients. Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Under the direction of the licensed physical therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients in communities by:
  1. assist in screening and providing input to initial evaluation of all patients as appropriate;
  2. implement treatment for all assigned patients;
  3. comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation.
  4. establish and maintain effective interactions with patient, interdisciplinary team, and other clientele which reflects patient-centered care.
  • Provide direct supervision to rehab techs in tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes appropriate utilization of resources and enhances quality of patient in accordance with state practice acts, federal regulations, and Reliant Rehabilitation.
  • Build a strong physical therapy program by participating in the following activates:
  1. actively integrating physical therapy's role into community and interdisciplinary treatment plan;
  2. contributing to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff / department head, and family conference activities and communications, as directed by the PT;
  3. establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues in the community;
  4. making appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team;
  5. maintaining awareness of changes in patient population, patient conditions, and programs, and keeping the licensed or registered physical therapist informed directly, and in a timely manner, of patient progress and community issues;
  6. adhering to established community policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness situations; and
  7. adhering to the requirements of the patient's rights and privacy.
  • Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
  • Maintain valid state license (where appropriate). Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of physical therapy and the health care environment.
  • Understands various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery. Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
  • Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a community.
  • This position requires patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift. Must be capable of lifting thirty (30) pounds of dead weight alone.
  • Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information.
  • Must conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times.
  • Must adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
  • Must be able to travel between communities during scheduled hours.
  • Must be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  • Attends all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Competency:
Prior to beginning patient care for Reliant Rehabilitation, a peer PT may complete a Competency Checklist.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Effective clinical problem-solving skills to include but not limited to: identify and prioritize issues in a responsive manner, develop sound and innovative action plans, execute action plans on a timely basis, and ensure appropriate results
  • Be a strong team player
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment
Education/Experience:
  • Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy.

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