Director of Patient Outcomes

Essential Functions

• Collections data and monitors Quality Indicators and the Care Tools.
• Maintains FOM credentialing and staff education.
• Attends Operations/Admissions meetings and reviews patients for tiers and compliance.
• Attends team conferences and assists HIM with accuracy of coded tiers with queries.
• Reviews physician documentation for medical necessity and function changes.
• Manages all FOM functions, ensuring accuracy (rounds, education, certification, etc.).
• Tracks Compliancy (CMS13) and assists in attainment of required documentation from clinical liaison’s and physicians to support.
• Reports and assists in management of patient outcomes.
• Attends Utilization Reviews and reports as necessary.
• Manages Medical Necessity Denials.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Two years recent experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation: Clinical license required (PT, OT, SLP, or RN).

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrable knowledge in all aspects of clinical care of the rehab patient.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements

• Over The Course Of a Shift: A significant amount of sitting. Possible exposure to bodily fluids. Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care. Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard. Ability to hear overhead pages.