Patient Assessment Coordinator - FT Days | Covington LTACH
About The Position
The Patient Assessment Coordinator plays a crucial role in managing the Prospective Payment System and quality reporting program for Medicare patients. This position involves overseeing all aspects of data collection for the IRF/PAI, ensuring proper documentation, and educating staff on CMS guidelines. The Coordinator is responsible for the complete, accurate, and timely review of each IRF/PAI form, monitoring the accuracy of functional status scoring and patient care needs reflection, and inputting data into the eRehabData system. This role also coordinates the collection of patient information from medical records and completes assigned sections of the IRF/PAI form. Additionally, the Coordinator sets IRF/PAI completion dates for the multidisciplinary team, develops and interprets policies, and serves as the primary resource for 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 program requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited OT, PT, SLP, or RN (CRRN preferred) program with current licensure in the state in which facility resides.
- ASN required; Bachelor’s degree preferred for nursing.
- Master’s degree required for OT/PT/SLP.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR card.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the care of patients in an acute hospital, rehabilitation, or LTACH setting required.
Nice To Haves
- CRRN preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred for nursing.
- A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a patient assessment coordinator role may be substituted for degree and license.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the process of providing accurate and timely data to the appropriate entities involved in the Prospective Payment System and quality reporting program for Medicare patients.
- Oversees all aspects of data collection on the IRF/PAI, ensures the presence of supporting documentation, and provides staff education to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines.
- Reviews each IRF/PAI form completely, accurately, and timely.
- Monitors the accuracy in the scoring of the functional status and reflection of the patient’s care needs.
- Inputs appropriate information for the IRF/PAI into the eRehabData system.
- Coordinates the collection of patient information from the patient medical record and the completion of assigned sections of the IRF/PAI form.
- Sets proscribed IRF/PAI completion dates for the multi-disciplinary team.
- Develops and interprets policies and procedures.
- Acts as the primary resource for immediate problem-solving in regards to Medicare’s IRF prospective payment system (FIM scoring, impairment group coding, tiering distribution), coverage and classification criteria, and quality reporting program requirements.
Benefits
- Medical Benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
- Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
- Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial service
- Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts
- Life and Disability insurance benefits
- Education/In-Service Opportunities including continuing education and tuition assistance
- Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
- Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings
- Personal Travel Discounts
- Employee Bonus Referral Program
- 401(k) plans and discretionary employer match
- Generous Paid Benefit Time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
