Patient Assessment Coordinator - FT Days | Allen Rehab
About The Position
The Patient Assessment Coordinator coordinates accurate and timely data provision to entities involved in the Prospective Payment System and Medicare quality reporting program. The position oversees collection of data 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 its reflection of patient care needs; and enters appropriate information into eRehabData. The role also coordinates the collection of patient information from medical records and completion of assigned IRF/PAI sections. The Coordinator sets 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 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 program with current licensure in the state where the facility is located.
- ASN required; a bachelor's degree is preferred for nursing.
- A master's degree is required for OT, PT, or SLP candidates.
- 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 substitute for the degree and license.
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.
- Educate staff to help ensure compliance with CMS guidelines.
- Review every IRF/PAI form for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Monitor functional-status scoring for accuracy and ensure it reflects patient 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 IRF prospective payment system matters, coverage and classification criteria, and quality reporting requirements.
Benefits
- Medical benefits with 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
