Patient Access Manager - Kentucky, Michigan & Ohio

Upstream Rehabilitation is looking for a Patient Access Manager - Kentucky, Michigan & Ohio to join our team!

Title: Patient Access Manager
Location Type: Kentucky, Michigan & Ohio - Remote (Must Reside in Kentucky, Michigan or Ohio)


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 as a Patient Access Manager, where you’ll play a key role in delivering meaningful patient experiences. This remote leadership role drives patient access performance across assigned clinics by leading a team of remote Patient Care Coordinators and partnering closely with Operations leadership to monitor access metrics and ensure consistent execution of referral management, scheduling support, insurance verification, and coverage. Your work will directly support Upstream’s mission, vision, and values.
What You’ll Do:


Lead and develop a territory‑aligned team of remote Patient Care Coordinators (PCC‑Rs), ensuring strong performance, accountability, and engagement.


Manage and allocate PCC‑R coverage to support clinic volume demands, including PTO, vacancies, growth needs, and high‑volume periods.


Oversee and ensure consistent execution of patient access workflows, including referrals, scheduling, benefits verification, authorizations, and EMR documentation.


Monitor territory access metrics (e.g., referral aging, scheduling lag, arrival rates), identify performance trends, and implement corrective action plans when standards are not met.


Partner with Clinic Directors, Vice Presidents of Operations, and Regional VPs to support field PCC performance and improve access outcomes.


Serve as the territory subject matter expert for patient access operations, providing visibility into performance metrics and ensuring consistent service delivery across clinics

Other projects and duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

High school diploma or equivalent.
4+ years of experience in healthcare patient access or front-office operations.
2+ years of direct people leadership experience.

Experience leading and coaching remote teams, with accountability for performance management and corrective action.


Ability to analyze performance metrics, identify operational issues, and develop actionable improvement plans.


Strong cross‑functional communication skills, partnering effectively with field and operations leaders.


Proven ability to manage workforce allocation, coverage planning, and workflow compliance.


Skilled at translating territory‑level priorities into clear, structured daily execution for teams.


Nice to Haves:

5+ years of experience healthcare/medical practice setting.
Multi-site or territory-level oversight experience.

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.
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.

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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.