Patient Assessment Coordinator - PRN | Houston Heights Rehab
About the role
Using discretion and independent judgment, the Patient Assessment Coordinator coordinates the process of providing accurate and timely data to the appropriate entities involved in the Prospective Payment System and quality reporting program for Medicare patients. This position oversees all aspects of data collection on the IRF/PAI, ensures the presence of supporting documentation, and provides staff education to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines.
The Coordinator reviews each IRF/PAI form completely, accurately, and timely, monitors the accuracy in the scoring of the functional status and reflection of the patient’s care needs, and inputs appropriate information for the IRF/PAI into the eRehabData system. This role also coordinates the collection of patient information from the patient medical record and the completion of assigned sections of the IRF/PAI form.
Responsibilities
- Set proscribed IRF/PAI completion dates for the multi-disciplinary team
- Develop and interpret policies and procedures
- Act as the primary resource for immediate problem-solving regarding Medicare’s IRF prospective payment system (FIM scoring, impairment group coding, tiering distribution), coverage and classification criteria, and quality reporting program requirements
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited OT, PT, SLP, or RN (CRRN preferred) program with current licensure in the state in which facility resides
- ASN required; Bachelor’s degree preferred for nursing
- Master’s degree required for OT/PT/SLP
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR card
- A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a patient assessment coordinator role may be substituted for degree and license
Qualifications
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the care of patients in an acute hospital, rehabilitation, or LTACH setting required
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Flexible scheduling
- Employee Bonus Referral Program
- Supportive leadership