Director, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)

DaVita Kidney Care; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Director of Clinical Documentation Integrity to lead educational initiatives that enhance clinical documentation accuracy for risk-adjusted populations. This role involves designing comprehensive training programs, performing clinical chart reviews, and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve documentation quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk adjustment methodologies and clinical documentation practices, along with excellent analytical and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

PTO

Family Resources

EAP

Headspace

Professional Development Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years clinical experience as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• 3+ years clinical documentation improvement or coding experience.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding and risk adjustment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead training programs for CDI specialists and providers.
• Perform clinical chart reviews to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Collaborate with coding and analytics teams for quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical Documentation Improvement

Risk Adjustment Methodologies

Coaching Clinicians

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree

NP or PA Licensure

CRC Certification

CCDS-O or CDIP Certification

Tools

EMR Systems

MS Office Applications

Job description

Director, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)

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We have a great opportunity for a Director, Clinical Documentation Integrity on DaVita's Value Based Care Team- Integrated Kidney Care (IKC).

The CDI Education Director is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating education initiatives that support accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation for risk-adjusted populations. This role ensures that CDI teammates and providers have the knowledge and tools needed to capture the complexity of patient conditions in alignment with CMS-HCC risk models.

The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of risk adjustment methodologies, clinical documentation practices, and adult learning principles. They are skilled in leading cross-functional education efforts, coaching clinicians, and collaborating with coding and analytics teams to support organizational goals in quality, compliance, and reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead comprehensive training programs for CDI specialists, providers, and other stakeholders focused on accurate clinical documentation for risk adjustment purposes.
• Perform clinical chart reviews to ensure documentation accuracy by applying established clinical criteria for diagnosing medical conditions.
• Evaluate how provider documentation, lab results, diagnostic information, and treatment plans translate into coded data.
• Analyze and interpret clinical data to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement in documentation, and query providers following ACDIS/AHIMA guidelines.
• Communicate with providers and healthcare team members to clarify information or request additional documentation.
• Work with clinicians to improve documentation quality and completeness through queries and education.
• Collaborate with team members in the clinical review process to ensure high accuracy and consistency.
• Meet accuracy and productivity metrics to achieve departmental goals.
• Address documentation issues and trends with DaVita leadership.
• Participate in department meetings and conduct educational sessions for clinicians and coders.
• Partner with risk adjustment, coding, and education departments for onboarding and ongoing education for providers on Medicare risk adjustment documentation requirements.
• Support ongoing chart review processes and inter-reviewer reliability testing.
• Adapt to departmental needs and demonstrate excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Work 2 days/week from Denver office or fully remote with travel as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with active clinical license (APRN)
• NP or PA licensure without restrictions in the state of residence
• CRC certification (or obtain within six months)
• CCDS-O or CDIP certification (or obtain within one year)
• 5+ years clinical experience as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• 3+ years clinical documentation improvement or coding experience
• Experience working with advanced practice providers and staff
• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding, documentation, and risk adjustment
• Ability to review up to 50 records per day
• Proficiency with EMR systems and MS Office applications
• Ability to travel 2-4 times/year for on-site meetings

Preferred Attributes:

• Expertise in Medicare risk adjustment and documentation/coding requirements
• 2+ years in risk adjustment education or management
• 4+ years developing clinical educational content
• Master’s in Business, Education, Nursing, or related fields
• Strong technical skills in MS Office
• Coding certifications (CPC, CRC, CCDS-O, CDIP)
• Experience with Medicare Advantage and CMS Risk Adjustment models
• Background in clinical review or quality programs

What We Offer:

DaVita Rewards benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, family resources, EAP, Headspace, and professional development programs.

Salary Range:

$97,000 - $181,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The position remains open for at least three days.