Patient Intake Specialist
Boost your chances before you apply.
Upstream Rehabilitation
Birmingham, AL, US
Summary
The Patient Intake Specialist coordinates patient referrals, gathers necessary medical documentation, and schedules appointments with the appropriate clinics. They also serve as a primary point of contact for case managers and attorneys to ensure a seamless patient experience.
Job Description
Upstream Rehabilitation is looking for a Full Time Patient Intake Specialist to join our team!
Patient Intake Specialist
Location Type: Remote (Must Reside in the United States)
Build Your Career with Us!
Upstream Rehabilitation is the country’s largest dedicated provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy services. Our mission is to inspire and empower the lives we touch, to serve our communities, and to lead with purpose-driven passion.
We are committed to delivering remarkable experiences and fostering an inclusive workplace where differences are valued and celebrated. With 1,200+ locations nationwide, 26 brand partners, and 8,000+ employees, Upstream operates at scale while leveraging data, technology, and innovation to drive smarter decisions and operational excellence across the organization.
The Role:
Join the Upstream Rehabilitation team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives every day. As a Patient Intake Specialist, you’ll play a key role in helping patients access the care they need; coordinating referrals, gathering important information, and scheduling appointments with the right clinic for therapy or functional testing. You’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to delivering a seamless, supportive experience for every patient.
What You’ll Do:
- Help patients get the care they need by scheduling evaluations, treatments, and specialized testing (like FCEs) quickly and accurately.
- Review referrals and medical documentation to make sure every appointment is set up for success.
- Match patients to the right clinic or specialist using internal tools, ensuring the best fit for their care needs.
- Serve as a key point of contact for case managers, attorneys, and other partners; keeping communication clear, timely, and tailored to their preferences.
- Keep a pulse on scheduling activity by monitoring reports and identifying trends or issues, then partnering with your team to find solutions.
- Build strong, lasting relationships with clinics and referral partners to support a seamless patient experience.
- Stay organized and proactive, tracking outreach, resolving scheduling challenges, and helping the team meet its goals.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
Who You Are:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience helping customers or patients in a phone-based or fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to stay organized, multitask, and problem-solve with a calm, professional approach
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new systems and tools.
Nice to Haves:
- Familiarity with Upstream’s services.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- The chance to directly shape our organization’s growth by hiring the talent that drives our mission.
- Opportunities to stretch your skills—whether you’re building pipelines, designing sourcing strategies, or advising leadership.
- A collaborative team environment where your ideas are valued.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development.
Benefit Offerings:
- Annual paid Charity Day to give back to a cause meaningful to you
- 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Supportive team and leadership invested in your success
A Better Place to Build Your Career
Upstream Rehabilitation offers meaningful opportunities across corporate and non-clinical roles, both remotely and in corporate offices nationwide. We invest in our people through leadership development programs, ongoing education, and professional growth opportunities.
Our corporate teams are critical to Upstream’s success—and to the culture that makes this a great place to work. You’ll join a group of talented professionals who collaborate, innovate, and know how to have fun while making a real impact.
Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.00/hour
Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic
Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.
Follow @Lifeatupstream on Instagram, and check out our LinkedIn company page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the #upstreamfamily.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN EVEN MORE ABOUT UPSTREAM
#LI-Remote
Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.
Part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, BenchMark Physical Therapy is a leading operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics in the United States. Founded in 1995 with a single center in Ooltewah, Tennessee, BenchMark Physical Therapy quickly grew to deliver physical therapy services through an expanding network of hundreds of clinics nationwide.
We built our business to provide exceptional patient care, empower our clinicians with the best possible education, and give back to our communities. Our physical therapists know that connecting with patients on a personal level helps to build trust. This trust is crucial in allowing patients and physical therapists to work together to make the best use of our advanced certifications and refined techniques. Our patient-centered approach to physical therapy leads to more positive outcomes for patients and physical therapists.
We believe in the professional development of our people and invest in advanced educational opportunities so they can better meet the needs of patients. Our ever-growing number of Certified Manual Therapists and board-certified Orthopedic Specialists lets us offer more treatment options to support a wide range of patients. We also believe in measuring our progress with patients and physical therapists to evaluate and optimize results continually.
Our success has several contributing factors:
Hiring the right therapists; those with both academic and clinical excellence
Unparalleled customer service and best-in-class patient care
Local and regional density
We strive to provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates differences and appreciates patients and practitioners alike for the incredible value they bring to our communities. In addition, we are committed to DEI and focusing on diversifying our workforce at every opportunity.
Founded
2002
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Colorado Springs, CO
Part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, BenchMark Physical Therapy is a leading operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics in the United States. Founded in 1995 with a single center in Ooltewah, Tennessee, BenchMark Physical Therapy quickly grew to deliver physical therapy services through an expanding network of hundreds of clinics nationwide.
We built our business to provide exceptional patient care, empower our clinicians with the best possible education, and give back to our communities. Our physical therapists know that connecting with patients on a personal level helps to build trust. This trust is crucial in allowing patients and physical therapists to work together to make the best use of our advanced certifications and refined techniques. Our patient-centered approach to physical therapy leads to more positive outcomes for patients and physical therapists.
We believe in the professional development of our people and invest in advanced educational opportunities so they can better meet the needs of patients. Our ever-growing number of Certified Manual Therapists and board-certified Orthopedic Specialists lets us offer more treatment options to support a wide range of patients. We also believe in measuring our progress with patients and physical therapists to evaluate and optimize results continually.
Our success has several contributing factors:
Hiring the right therapists; those with both academic and clinical excellence
Unparalleled customer service and best-in-class patient care
Local and regional density
We strive to provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates differences and appreciates patients and practitioners alike for the incredible value they bring to our communities. In addition, we are committed to DEI and focusing on diversifying our workforce at every opportunity.
Founded
2002
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Colorado Springs, CO