Patient Assessment Coordinator | Palo Alto Rehab
About The Position
The Patient Assessment Coordinator coordinates the provision of accurate and timely data to entities involved in the Prospective Payment System and Medicare quality reporting program. The role oversees data collection for the IRF/PAI, confirms supporting documentation is present, and provides staff education to promote compliance with CMS guidelines. The Coordinator reviews each IRF/PAI form for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness; monitors functional-status scoring and whether it reflects patient care needs; and enters appropriate information into the eRehabData system. The position also coordinates the collection of information from patient medical records and completion of assigned IRF/PAI sections. Additional duties include setting IRF/PAI completion dates for the multidisciplinary team, developing and interpreting policies and procedures, and serving as a resource for immediate problem-solving related to Medicare’s IRF prospective payment system, 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/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 requirements.
Nice To Haves
- CRRN certification preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred for nursing.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate accurate and timely data provision for the Prospective Payment System and Medicare quality reporting program.
- Oversee IRF/PAI data collection and ensure supporting documentation is present.
- Provide staff education to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines.
- Review each IRF/PAI form completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
- Monitor functional-status scoring for accuracy and ensure it reflects 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.
- Act as a primary resource for immediate problem-solving regarding Medicare’s IRF prospective payment system, including FIM scoring, impairment group coding, and tiering distribution; coverage and classification criteria; and quality reporting requirements.
Benefits
- Medical benefits with EPO/HDHP/HSA options, prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc.
- Comprehensive dental and vision benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Life and disability insurance benefits.
- Education and in-service opportunities, including 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 and professional growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
