PPS Coordinator

Select Medical • St. Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The PPS Coordinator works at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture between Select Medical and SSM Health. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. This is a full-time position in Bridgeton, Missouri, scheduled Monday through Friday.

The coordinator manages data collection and documentation related to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI), supports compliance with CMS guidelines, and assists the PPS Manager with IRF-PAI and other PPS functions. The role also supports staff education, issue resolution, and performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ICD-10 coding.
• Experience with IRH-PPS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI).
• Ensure supporting documentation is present and provide staff education to support compliance with CMS guidelines.
• Coordinate immediate issue resolution concerning Section GG scoring.
• Conduct ongoing review of IRF-PAI-related data and assist the PPS Manager with IRF-PAI completion.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and staff education so staff can accurately document scores and comorbidities according to CMS standards and IRF-PAI completion guidelines.
• Assist the PPS Manager with PPS functions, including IRF-PAI data collection, medical coding, IRF-PAI transmittals, and IRF-PAI correction.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Generous paid time off and paid sick time for full-time team members.
• Medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan for full-time team members.
• Life and disability protection for full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

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