PPS Coordinator - Rehab

About the role

Pays attention to consumer/physician/referral source demand for inpatient & outpatient rehabilitation services.

Promotes community education in rehabilitation & wellness.

Aids in the development & implementation of the marketing plan.

Responsibilities

• Pre-admission assessment of patient candidates for the Rehabilitation Care Unit.
• Determination of the discharge plan and obtaining Medical Director & business office approval.
• Establishes and maintains optimum working relationships with third party payers, case management organizations, physicians, discharge planners and community referral sources.
• Carefully coordinates, assesses, monitors and evaluates the IRF-PAI (Inpatient Rehab Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument) process.
• Functions as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Keenly knowledgeable and up to date on Medicare regulations affecting the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility, ensuring appropriate reimbursement.
• Trains and ensures staff competency and accuracy with FIM scoring.
• Audits charts to ensure staff competency and accuracy with FIM guidelines and CMS Quality Indicators.
• Educates physicians on admission criteria and clinical documentation to support admission and reimbursement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum RN, Therapist, Bachelors in Marketing/Business preferred.
• Current CA license; current CPR, Health Care Provider (AHA).
• Two (2) years Rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Pathology.
• Three (3) years of experience in the rehab area.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years rehabilitation experience preferred, three (3) years of experience in the rehab area.
• Licenses: Current CA license; current CPR, Health Care Provider (AHA).

Skills

• Knowledgeable in Medicare regulations affecting the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility.
• Proficient in FIM scoring and CMS Quality Indicators.
• Ability to educate and train staff on admission criteria and clinical documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing employees to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs.

Pay

$39.01 per hour, with potential increases based on performance and qualifications.

Schedule

Per Diem, Days schedule, 8-hour shifts, with no more than 3 shifts per pay period.

Contact Information

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