What are the responsibilities and job description for the MDS Director position at HCP Talent?
Job Description
Job Description
MDS Director
Compensation : $150K-$180K pr / yr
Job Type : Full-Time and In-person position, 7am-3pm
Collaborating with a Long-Term Care / Rehabilitation Facility in the Bronx, NY that is seeking a MDS Director
MDS Director Duties and Responsibilities :
- Acts as a key decision maker and oversees a team of 7 MDS nurses.
- Oversee the completion, accuracy, and timeliness of MDS assessments for all residents.
- Ensure compliance with federal (CMS) and state regulations regarding MDS and RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) processes.
- Monitor and review resident assessments, care plans, and documentation to ensure accurate reflection of resident conditions.
- Conduct resident interviews and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to complete assessments.
- Develop and maintain individualized care plans based on MDS assessments, ensuring person-centered care.
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, dietary, and other departments to ensure comprehensive care planning.
- Participate in care plan meetings and communicate with families and residents regarding care goals and updates.
- Ensure accurate coding of MDS assessments to maximize reimbursement under PDPM and Medicaid reimbursement models.
- Work with billing and finance teams to verify documentation supports reimbursement claims.
- Monitor quality measures and case-mix index to optimize facility performance.
- Serves on committees, including Quality Assessment and Assurance, as directed.
Benefits :
Qualifications & Requirements :
Salary : $150,000 - $180,000
