Patient Assess Standards Coord

Encompass Health • Wesley Chapel, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator Career Opportunity

Join a Team That Puts Your Passion for Detail First
Are you searching for a fulfilling career as a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator? Look no further; join our team for a journey where your work is a meaningful contribution to patient well-being. As a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator, you are vital to ensuring the highest standards of patient care, as your role involves ensuring patient assessments are compliant with established standards. This is more than a profession; it's a career close to home and heart, where your dedication significantly impacts the lives of those in our care. If you're passionate about promoting excellence in patient assessments, join our dedicated team.

A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Requirements

• Licensed or certified clinician in healthcare (RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, Recreational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, case manager/social worker)
• QI Credentialed
• Obtain UDS IRF PPS Certification after 2 years in the PASC role and before the 3rd-year anniversary.
• Ability to perform assessments.
• 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Attend all EHC IRF-PAI trainings.
• Licensed or certified clinician as defined and required by state practice standards: RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, OTA, SLP, Recreational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, case manager/social worker
• QI Credentialed
• Obtains UDS IRF PPS Certification after 2 years in the PASC role and prior to the 3rd year anniversary.
• Possesses the ability to perform assessments
• 1 year experience in the healthcare setting
• Attends all EHC IRF-PAI trainings

Nice To Haves

• Experience in rehab or post-acute care, proficient teaching, and communication skills
• Rehab or post-acute care experience preferred
• Proficient teaching and communication skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Assure accurate data extraction from clinical documentation.
• Coordinate timely submission of data for Medicare patients.
• Educate and support staff on proper and accurate documentation.
• Act as the primary resource for problem-solving regarding Quality Indicator coding and IRF-PAI completion.
• Work to improve process of QI coding and all other data collection specific to IRF-PAI.
• Ensure IRF-PAI data is entered and transmitted accurately.
• Ensure IRF-PAI data is transmitted to CMS/UDS within time frames specified for admission/discharge.
• Review, interpret and collect data on each patient in preparation for completion of the IRF-PAI.
• Collaborate with team on identification of potential comorbidities or accurate CMG/RIC categories.
• Ensure all discharged patient records contain the required elements.
• Complete chart audit to allow for timely UDS export and CMS transmission.
• Ensures compliance with regulations for IRF-PAI completion, including admission/discharge QI coding.
• Understands impact of accurately documenting and extracting data on hospital performance.
• Understands and can teach the IRF-PAI manual for CMS compliance.
• Ensures IRF-PAI data is entered into the computer accurately.
• Ensures confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
• Ensures accuracy of QI coding through chart reviews and observation of staff scoring performance.
• Trains staff in accurate and defendable documentation processes to support the IRF-PAI.
• Participates in Team Conference to provide input and receive patient information.
• Shares and receives information regarding specific patient’s condition, functional performance and goals.
• Maintains QI certification.
• Maintains tracking system with admission reference dates and IRF-PAI completion dates.
• Tracks average admission and discharge change for required documentation and compliance.
• Tracks changes for Self-Care and Mobility items, risk adjusted outcomes, CMI, CMGs, completion of IRF-PAI items and CMS-13 compliance.
• Analyzes data to determine if there are opportunities for improvement.
• Works with leadership team to address opportunities for improvement.
• Prepares and ensures completion of PAS audits and reports.
• Ensures transmission of IRF-PAI to CMS reviews Transmission Validation Report.
• Maintains audit records.
• Adheres to CMS and JC standards.
• Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable.
• Attends EHC PAS-Port to Accuracy Training (within first year in PASC role).
• Attends UDS Boot Camp (after one year in the PASC role).
• Attends UDS IRF PPS Certification (after 2 years in the PASC role), passes certification exam, and maintains PPS Certification by retesting every 2 years.
• Reports questionable situations, concerns, complaints or harassment immediately.
• Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.
• Completes mandatory training and courses required by completion date.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed