Patient Assessment Intake Coordinator RN, OT, PT or SLP
Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano
Plano, TX
Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano in Plano, TX has opportunities for Patient Assessment Intake Coordinator to join our team! A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in rehabilitative care!
The Patient Assessment Intake Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and communicating appropriate and timely admissions to the hospital. In addition, the PAIC coordinates the completion and transmission of the Inpatient Rehab Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) with interdisciplinary team members accurately and within appropriate time frames in accordance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Specifically, the PPS Coordinator oversees all aspects of data collection on the IRF-PAI, ensures the presence of supporting documentation, and provides staff education to ensure compliance with internal policy and external regulatory requirements, including applicable Joint Commission standards, and CMS guidelines. In addition, the PPS Coordinator develops and interprets policies and procedures and acts as the primary resource for immediate problem solving in regards to IRF-PAI scoring. This position requires a positive working relationship with interdisciplinary teams.
At Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano in Plano, TX we offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events and much more. Don’t miss out on this exciting nursing opportunity. We look forward to you joining our team!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Be a graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT) or Speech Language Pathology (SLP) program with current Texas licensure
- Two years clinical experience in the care of patients in an acute hospital, rehabilitation or LTACH setting required
- Experience in IRF PAI or MOS coordination (preferred)
- Must have leadership ability and good communication and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of Medicare guidelines for Rehabilitation (acute rehab criteria, level of care requirements and medical necessity)
- Ability to function within an interdisciplinary environment
- Ability to read and speak English clearly and be understood
- Understand Medical terminology, regulations and parameters of third party reimbursements, and coding guidelines
- Have basic computer knowledge including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data management software required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
Works collaboratively with the Patient Assessment Intake Coordinator RNs to ensure capturing documentation for rehabilitation compliance and facilitate and coordinate appropriate and timely admissions.Coordinates the process of providing accurate and timely data to the appropriate entities involved in the Prospective Payment System (PPS) and quality reporting program for Medicare patients.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.Responsible for monitoring patient charges for correct coding and compliance with CMS guidelines.Assumes the task of reviewing each IRF-PAI form completely, accurately and timelyAssists with the collection of data and interpretation of performance improvement outcome information. Perform regular chart audits to ensure quality documentation.Educates staff on Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Section GG items and monitors the accuracy in the scoring of the functional status and reflection of the patients needsSets completion dates for the multidisciplinary teamDevelops and interprets policies and procedures and acts as the primary resource for immediate problem solving in regards to Medicares IRF prospective payment system (FIM scoring, impairment group coding, tier distribution), coverage and classification criteria, and quality reporting program requirementsMaintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, Joint Commission and Hospital Compliance PlanWorks collaboratively with the team to optimize patient outcomes and maximize reimbursement for the organization.Educates staff regarding the application of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Section GG items, its monitoring and implementation.Performs regular chart audits to ensure quality documentation. Communicate with team members and educate team members in any area of the CMS guidelines that require such.Assists with assigned administrative duties, i.e. patient roundingJob Requirements :
Ensures that Acute Rehab achieves monthly budgeted censusAssists referral sources in identifying patients with care needs that match the services provided by the HospitalComplete preliminary, standardized assessments on each new patient referralEducate the potential patient and family regarding services provided, admissions process, treatment process and projected outcomeCommunicate with appropriate nursing facility staff and ensure accommodations and staff are prepared for patient arrivalsCoordinate patient transfers and necessary transfers and admissions paperworkMinimum Qualifications :
Must have one of the following licenses in Texas : Nurse, Therapist, or Social WorkerA minimum of one (1) year of general clinical experience is preferredAbility to communicate with all levels of personnelMust have excellent assessment skillsBenefits :
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany Paid Life Insurance401k Retirement SavingsSupplemental Voluntary BenefitsPaid Time Off with Cash-Out and Donation OptionsPaid HolidaysPay on Demand - Payday AdvanceGym Membership and Fitness Program DiscountsEmployee Discounts on Everyday Purchases and ServicesAccess to Automobile and Home Insurance Marketplaceand more!
