Outcomes Manager
About the role
The Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio is a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital located in San Antonio, Texas. It provides intensive, patient-focused rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, specializing in helping patients regain mobility, strength, and independence after events like strokes, traumatic injuries, or surgeries.
Responsibilities
- Provides coordination of the timely and accurate data completion of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) for each rehabilitation inpatient.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the most accurate assessment of the needs and strengths of patients are captured in the UDS Pro-Doc system and in the medical record.
- Ensures that the IRF-PAI is consistent with the medical record documentation and reflects the functional status and 24 hour care needs of the patient.
- Investigates the Impairment Group Codes IGC and co-morbidities in collaborative manner with the physicians and coders that would allow for accurate coding of the patient's stay.
- Maintains current knowledge of the UDS Pro-Doc system and CMS IRF-PAI software and provides expertise on the software within the inpatient rehab setting and contributes to facility process improvement plans.
- Periodically performs medical record audits including audits of the IRF-PAI instrument, clinical documentation and billing information to ensure accuracy and consistency of documentation.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program or Licensed/Registered PT, OT, SLP.
- Current unrestricted state licensure as Registered Nurse (preferred) or PT, OT, SLP.
- CRRN preferred.
- CPR/BCLS certification.
- UDSMR PPS Certification within 3 years.
- 3+ years of experience in the care of patients in the acute hospital or rehabilitation setting preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program or Licensed/Registered PT, OT, SLP.
- Current unrestricted state licensure as Registered Nurse (preferred) or PT, OT, SLP.
- CRRN preferred.
- CPR/BCLS certification.
- UDSMR PPS Certification within 3 years.
- 3+ years of experience in the care of patients in the acute hospital or rehabilitation setting preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
At Rehabilitation Institute of South San Antonio, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where your skills and contributions are valued. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Pay
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate patient care needs.