PAI Coordinator Rehab

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Memorial Satilla Health, part of HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services.

About the Role

The IRF Patient Assessment Instrument (PAI) Coordinator functions under the Rehab Program Director, providing coordination for the timely and accurate completion of the Patient Assessment Instrument for each rehabilitation inpatient. This role offers clinical support to ensure accuracy in scoring functional status and reflecting patient care needs. Additionally, the coordinator may assist in monitoring benchmarks for the inpatient population and will have access to confidential patient information while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly research clinical documentation for evidence of co-morbid conditions and verify accuracy of coding under the direction of the attending Rehab physician.
• Provide staff education to improve functional outcome score accuracy.
• Review clinical documentation and make recommendations to clinical supervisors to support and validate rehab criteria compliance.
• Oversee, complete, and ensure the accuracy of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) prior to electronic transmission.
• Serve as an information source and educator to IRF-PAI users.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to accurately assess patient needs and strengths.
• Maintain current knowledge of PAI software and provide expertise within the inpatient rehab setting.
• Provide ongoing education to hospital staff to ensure accurate and timely completion of the PAI.
• Maintain updated knowledge of regulations concerning the PAI and its completion.
• Verify appropriate CMG designation through chart review, staff interviews, and collaboration with the Rehab Medical Director.
• Coordinate the completion of the admission assessment of the PAI by the fourth day of the patient’s stay and the fifth day following discharge for each inpatient rehabilitation patient.
• Submit completed IRF-PAI to the HIM department for coding transmittal.
• Periodically audit PAI, clinical documentation, and billing information to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the clinical team to ensure compliance at all levels.
• Demonstrate effective critical thinking and leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Promote participation, cooperation, and teamwork while resolving issues with clear and effective communication.
• Participate in leadership meetings and ensure adherence to unit-specific standards of care.
• Oversee patient care on the unit, providing support and expertise to staff.
• Ensure quality of patient care and assist in patient care as necessary.
• Manage unit workflow by ensuring proper staffing levels and continually assessing and assigning patient care.
• Assist with annual staff reviews as directed by the Clinical Director.
• Ensure all staff attend mandatory in-service training.
• Communicate policy/procedure changes effectively to staff.
• Handle patient, visitor, or physician complaints promptly and professionally.
• Represent the unit on various hospital and internal rehab committees.
• Coordinate QA summaries and audits, documenting monthly statistics.
• Assist staff with patient care duties as needed.
• Maintain professional interactions with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Ensure staff complete job assignments as documented in policies/procedures.
• Ensure nursing documentation on all charts is complete and accurate.
• Maintain a hazard-free unit and enforce all safety procedures.
• Manage and coordinate all unit activities, including safety procedures, unit goals, and department operations.
• Assume weekend call responsibilities in rotation with the rehab management team.
• Assist with other rehab functions as deemed necessary by the Clinical Director, including case management, PAI completion, pre-evaluations, and insurance approvals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1+ years of experience as an RN or Rehab Therapist required, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, or Occupational Therapist in the state of practice, in accordance with law and regulation.
• Experience in an acute hospital or rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Ability to operate basic computer and data management software.

Skills

• Ability to build trust and act with authenticity to cultivate a culture of dignity and respect.
• Exhibit compassion by demonstrating sensitivity to the needs and concerns of others, treating others with respect, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively through clear and concise verbal and written information.

Benefits

Memorial Satilla Health offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.