Coordinator - PPS

Prime Healthcare Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

PrimE-Academy professional development

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin, IL is seeking a Perspective Pay Systems Coordinator to coordinate the IRF-PAI process and optimize rehab reimbursement. You will educate staff on FIM scoring and ensure CMS guideline adherence across the team.

Join a per diem role with day shifts, contributing to a supportive interdisciplinary unit while maintaining compliance with Medicare rules and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school in nursing or therapy disciplines.
• 3 years of experience in rehab care.
• BLS certification required upon hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, assess, monitor and evaluate IRF-PAI to determine RIC and CMG and payment.
• Educate staff to ensure UDS Certification in FIM scoring.
• Audit charts for staff competency with FIM guidelines and CMS indicators.
• Educate physicians on admission criteria and documentation for reimbursement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IRF-PAI knowledge

Medicare regulations

FIM scoring

Chart auditing

Staff education

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Pathology

Job description

Overview

Department: Rrehabilitation

Schedule: Per Diem, Days

Facility: St. Joseph Hospital

Location: Elgin, IL

Compensation Range: $37.12

Why Join St. Joseph Hospital?

• Join an award-winning community hospital that is part of the nationally recognized Prime Healthcare network, providing employees with the stability and resources of a large health system
• Access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, designed to support employees at every stage of their careers.
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement programs, continuing education opportunities, and specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.

Interview Process:

• Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
• One interview with quick decision‑making
• Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability
• Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!

Responsibilities

The Perspective Pay Systems Coordinator (PPS) Coordinates, assesses, monitors and evaluates the IRF-PAI (Inpatient Rehab Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument) process, which determines a patient’s RIC (Rehab Impairment Category), CMG (Case Mix Group) and payment under the rehabilitation Prospective Payment System and the outcome measurements. Functions as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team. Is knowledgeable and up-to-date on Medicare regulations affecting the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility, so that appropriate reimbursement can be achieved. Educates and assures staff is UDS Certified in FIM scoring. Audits charts to assure 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Pathology
• 3 years of experience in the rehab area
• BLS Course forms the American Heart Association (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $37.12. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf