Director of Patient Outcomes

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital at Greenfield; Greenfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Collaborative work environment

Competitive wage scale

Health, dental, and prescription drug

Job summary

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital at Greenfield is seeking a Director of Patient Outcomes to lead the PAI data collection and the Case Management Department. The role reports to Hospital Leadership and collaborates with physicians, staff, and coders to ensure timely, cost‑effective, individualized service delivery.

The DPO will educate clinical staff on PAI data and functional outcomes, manage length of stay and oversee coordination of treatment plans to optimize patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Clinical license required; SLP, PT, OT, or RN preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in rehabilitation or related field.
• Case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate collection, documentation and transmission of the PAI.
• Manage the Case Management Department and staff collaboration with clinicians and coders.
• Educate clinical staff on data collection for PAI and functional outcomes.
• Oversee coordination of patient treatment plans for timely, cost‑effective service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Detail orientation

Job description

Position Summary:

The Director of Patient Outcomes (DPO) is responsible for the accurate and timely collection, documentation and transmission of the Patient Assessment Instrument (PAI) and for the operation and management of the Case Management Department. The position is a member of the Hospital Leadership Team and collaborates with physicians, clinical staff, and coders. Primary responsibilities include: educating clinical staff on accurate collection of data contained in the PAIand functional outcome measures (FOM), length of stay management, and oversight of clinical and financial coordination of patient treatment plans to ensure timely, cost-effective, individualized service delivery.

Pay:

Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Clinical License required (SLP, PT, OT, or RN preferred) Other licensure/certification to be considered based on appropriate qualifications
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in rehabilitation or a closely related field
• Case management experience preferred

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with IRF-PPS and IRF-PAI Scoring preferred
• Experience with Medicare guidelines for discharge planning and UR preferred
• Management experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:

• Strong leadership skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames

Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
• A competitive wage scale
• A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled