Patient Assess Standards Coord

Encompass Health • Wesley Chapel, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator (PASC) ensures accurate extraction, collection, coding, entry, and timely transmission of patient assessment data from clinical documentation, particularly for Medicare patients and the IRF-PAI. The coordinator supports compliance with CMS and Joint Commission standards, educates and trains staff on accurate and defensible documentation, and serves as the primary resource for problem-solving related to Quality Indicator (QI) coding and IRF-PAI completion. The role uses discretion and independent judgment and partners with clinical and operational leaders to ensure the required documentation is complete and patient records support accurate assessment data.

The PASC reviews and interprets patient information, participates in team conferences, collaborates with colleagues on comorbidities and CMG/RIC categories, and audits charts and staff scoring for accuracy. The coordinator tracks assessment and documentation measures, maintains audit records and QI certification, prepares PAS audits and reports, analyzes data for improvement opportunities, and works with the leadership team to address them. This is an in-person, in-house hospital position and is not remote.

Requirements

• Licensed or certified healthcare clinician as defined by state practice standards; examples include RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, OTA/COTA, SLP, recreational therapist, respiratory therapist, or case manager/social worker.
• QI credentialed.
• Ability to perform assessments.
• At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Attend all required EHC IRF-PAI trainings.
• Obtain UDS IRF PPS Certification after 2 years in the PASC role and before the third-year anniversary; pass the certification exam and retest every 2 years to maintain certification.
• Maintain current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in rehabilitation or post-acute care.
• Proficient teaching skills.
• Proficient communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assure accurate extraction of data from clinical documentation and oversee data collection for the IRF-PAI.
• Coordinate accurate and timely submission of Medicare patient data to the appropriate entities.
• Ensure compliance with IRF-PAI completion regulations, including admission and discharge QI coding.
• Enter IRF-PAI data accurately and transmit it to CMS/UDS within specified time frames.
• Educate and train staff and medical staff on IRF-PAI requirements and proper, accurate, and defensible documentation.
• Serve as the primary resource for immediate problem-solving regarding QI coding and IRF-PAI completion.
• Review, interpret, and collect data for each patient in preparation for IRF-PAI completion.
• Participate in team conferences to provide input and receive information about patient condition, functional performance, and goals.
• Collaborate with the team to identify potential comorbidities and accurate CMG/RIC categories.
• Ensure discharged patient records contain all required elements and complete chart audits for timely UDS export and CMS transmission.
• Ensure confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
• Review charts and observe staff scoring performance to ensure accurate QI coding.
• Maintain tracking systems for admission reference dates and IRF-PAI completion dates; track documentation, compliance, functional-item changes, risk-adjusted outcomes, CMI, CMGs, and CMS-13 compliance.
• Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities and work with the leadership team to address them.
• Prepare and ensure completion of PAS audits and reports; review Transmission Validation Reports and maintain audit records.
• Maintain QI certification and, when obtained, UDS IRF PPS certification; complete required training and recertification.
• Maintain current licensure and/or certifications, when applicable.
• Report questionable situations, concerns, complaints, or harassment promptly.
• Organize, plan, and manage time effectively; complete assignments and mandatory training by required deadlines.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

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