Admissions/ PPS Coordinator- Rehab

About the role

The employee is responsible for coordination of the admission process to the rehabilitation unit by performing the pre-admission screenings, reviewing appropriate clinical and financial information and communicating with the Medical Director in determining admission status. Communicates admission determination status with all referral sources and facilitates the admission of patients to the Physical Rehabilitation Unit. The employee also coordinates the process of providing accurate and timely data to the appropriate entities involved in the Prospective Payment System for Medicare patients.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of data collection on the IRF-PAI, ensuring presence of supporting documentation
• Provides staff education to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines
• Develops, implements, and manages a successful CMS program from admission to discharge to any related post-discharge reimbursement audit

Requirements

• Current Missouri Registered Nurse license or current Registered Nurse license from a compact state
• If a compact license is held, it must be in the nurse's state of residence
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 60 days
• If no experience as an RN or LPN in a hospital setting or it has been more than 5 years since last worked in a hospital setting, nurses must successfully pass Patient Care Orientation (PCO) within 30 days

Freeman Perks and Programs

• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)
• Extended Sick Leave
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.
• DNI