Patient Assessment Coordinator | Wiregrass Ranch Rehab

Patient Assessment Coordinator

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.

• Reviews each IRF/PAI form completely, accurately, and timely.
• Assumes responsibility for 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.
• Coordinates the collection of patient information from the patient medical record and the completion of assigned sections of the IRF/PAI form.
• Sets proscribed IRF/PAI completion dates for the multi-disciplinary team.
• Develops and interprets policies and procedures.
• Acts as the primary resource for immediate problem-solving in regards to 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.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the care of patients in an acute hospital, rehabilitation, or LTACH setting required.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
• Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services
• Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts
• Life and Disability insurance benefits
• Continuing education and tuition assistance opportunities
• Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
• Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings
• Personal Travel Discounts
• Employee Bonus Referral Program
• 401(k) plans and discretionary employer match
• Generous Paid Benefit Time