Director of Patient Outcomes

ClearSky Health•Cleveland, WI

23h

About The Position

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. We’re proud to announce the Winter 2026 grand opening of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Eau Claire, WI! As we prepare to open our doors, we’re seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Patient Outcomes to join our founding leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape clinical quality, performance improvement, and patient safety at a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art rehabilitation hospital. If you’re a dedicated clinician driven to improve patient outcomes and make a meaningful impact, you’ll find a rewarding career with a growing healthcare organization committed to excellence in patient‑centered care. We invite you to be a vital part of our journey from the very beginning. Click here to watch a video and learn more about what it is to be a part of the ClearSky Rehabilitation team.

Requirements

Clinical licensure required (PT, OT, SLP or RN preferred). Other licensure/certification to be considered based on appropriate qualifications.
Two years of recent experience in acute care setting preferred
Must maintain acceptable driving record, current driver’s license and insurability

Responsibilities

Directing the completion of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF PPS).
Provides clinical support in completion of data contained in prospective payment system (PPS) and functional outcome measure (FOM) instruments for each patient to ensure accuracy in the scoring of functional status and reflection of the patient’s care needs.
Lead and direct the case management department as assigned, to include: management of staffing needs, and caseloads; education, direction, and mentorship of the Case Management Team, and reporting and assistance in the management of patient outcomes.
Reports and assists in management of patient outcomes. To include; attending Utilization Reviews and reports as necessary (including managing medical necessity denials), collecting data and monitors Quality Indicators and the Care Tools, maintains FOM credentialing and staff education as well as FOM functions, ensuring accuracy (rounds, education, certification, etc.), reviewing physician documentation for medical necessity and function changes and tracks Compliancy (CMS13) and assists in attainment of required documentation from clinical liaison’s and physicians to support.
Attends Operations/Admissions meetings and reviews patients for tiers and compliance.
Assisting Health Information Management (HIM) with accuracy of coded tiers with queries.
Attending team conferences