PPS Coordinator

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital•Hummelstown, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, In partnership with Select Medical, is seeking a PPS Coordinator. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and compliant completion of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI). The hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to individuals with a wide range of conditions, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The company supports career growth and personal well-being through a comprehensive orientation program, generous PTO, and robust health and retirement benefits.

Requirements

Current state licensure in nursing (RN) or allied health profession (PT, OT, SLP) required
Minimum of two years experience in rehabilitation or a closely related field required
Previous experience required

Nice To Haves

Experience with ICD 10 coding preferred
Experience with IRH-PPS preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates the data collection on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI)
Ensures the presence of supporting documentation, and provides staff education to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines.
Coordinates all efforts for immediate issue resolution concerning Section GG scoring.
Conducts ongoing review of IRF-PAI related data, and assists the PPS Manager with IRF-PAI completion.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives and staff education to ensure that staff is provided the tools and support they need to accurately document scores and co-morbidities according to CMS standards and guidelines for completion of the IRF PAI.
Assists the PPS Manager with PPS functions including but not limited to: IRF-PAI data collection, medical coding, IRF-PAI transmittals, and IRF-PAI correction.