Patient Assessment Coordinator | Palo Alto Rehab
About The Position
The Patient Assessment Coordinator coordinates the accurate and timely provision of data to the appropriate 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 educates staff to support compliance with CMS guidelines. The Coordinator reviews each IRF/PAI form for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness; monitors functional-status scoring and whether it reflects patients’ care needs; and enters appropriate information into the eRehabData system. The role coordinates collection of information from patient medical records and completion of assigned IRF/PAI sections. It also establishes prescribed IRF/PAI completion dates for the multidisciplinary team, develops and interprets policies and procedures, and serves as a primary resource for immediate problem-solving concerning 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.
- For nursing, an ASN is required.
- A current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR card is required.
- Three to five years of experience caring for patients in an acute hospital, rehabilitation, or LTACH setting is required.
- Three to five years of experience in a patient assessment coordinator role may substitute for degree and license requirements.
Nice To Haves
- CRRN certification preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred for nursing.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the accurate and timely provision of data for the Prospective Payment System and Medicare quality reporting program.
- Oversee IRF/PAI data collection and ensure supporting documentation is present.
- Educate staff to support compliance with CMS guidelines.
- Review each IRF/PAI form completely, accurately, and on time.
- Monitor functional-status scoring 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.
- Provide immediate problem-solving support regarding Medicare’s IRF prospective payment system, including FIM scoring, impairment group coding, and tiering distribution; coverage and classification criteria; and quality reporting program requirements.
Benefits
- Medical benefits with EPO, HDHP, and HSA options, including 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 and opportunities for professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
