Patient Assessment Coordinator - FT Days | Allen Rehab

PAM Health•Allen, TX

19d

About The Position

The Patient Assessment Coordinator coordinates accurate and timely data submissions for Medicare patients participating in the Prospective Payment System and quality reporting program. The role oversees data collection and supporting documentation for the IRF/PAI, educates staff on CMS compliance, reviews IRF/PAI forms for accuracy and timeliness, and monitors functional-status scoring to ensure it reflects patient care needs. The Coordinator enters appropriate IRF/PAI information into the eRehabData system and coordinates medical-record information gathering and completion of assigned IRF/PAI sections. The position also sets IRF/PAI completion dates for the multidisciplinary team, develops and interprets policies and procedures, and serves as a primary resource for immediate problem-solving related to Medicare's IRF prospective payment system, including FIM scoring, impairment group coding, tiering distribution, coverage and classification criteria, and quality reporting requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited OT, PT, SLP, or RN program with current licensure in the state where the facility is located.
ASN required for nursing; a bachelor's degree is preferred for nursing.
Master's degree required for OT, PT, or SLP.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR card.
Three to five years of experience caring for patients in an acute hospital, rehabilitation, or LTACH setting.
Three to five years of experience in a patient assessment coordinator role may be substituted for degree and license.

Nice To Haves

CRRN certification preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred for nursing.

Responsibilities

Coordinate accurate and timely data for entities involved in the Medicare Prospective Payment System and quality reporting program.
Oversee IRF/PAI data collection and ensure supporting documentation is present.
Educate staff to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines.
Review each IRF/PAI form completely, accurately, and on time.
Monitor functional-status scoring for accuracy and alignment with the patient's care needs.
Enter appropriate IRF/PAI information into the eRehabData system.
Coordinate collection of patient information from medical records and completion of assigned IRF/PAI sections.
Set prescribed IRF/PAI completion dates for the multidisciplinary team.
Develop and interpret policies and procedures.
Serve as a primary resource for problem-solving concerning Medicare IRF payment and quality reporting requirements, including FIM scoring, impairment group coding, tiering distribution, and coverage and classification criteria.

Benefits

Medical benefits, including EPO/HDHP/HSA options, prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
Dental and vision benefits
Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and disability insurance
Continuing education and tuition assistance
Supplemental accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
Auto, home, cell phone, and gym membership discounts
Personal travel discounts
Employee bonus referral program
401(k) plans with discretionary employer match
Generous paid benefit time
Education Advancement Program
Professional growth opportunities