IRF-PAI Data & Compliance Coordinator

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Flexible spending account

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso, seeks a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator to ensure compliant patient assessments and accurate data collection.

The role focuses on data extraction, timely Medicare submissions, and staff education to uphold IRF-PAI quality. You will collaborate with care teams across the facility in Owasso, OK, and contribute to high-quality patient care while maintaining meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified clinician in healthcare (RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, Recreational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, case manager/social worker)
• QI Credentialed
• Obtain UDS IRF PPS Certification after 2 years in the PASC role and before the 3rd-year anniversary.
• 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Attend all EHC IRF-PAI trainings.
• Preferred: Experience in rehab or post-acute care, proficient teaching, and communication skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and critical thinking abilities
• Detail-oriented and capable of meeting deadlines independently
• Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in patient assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assure accurate data extraction from clinical documentation.
• Coordinate timely submission of data for Medicare patients.
• Educate and support staff on proper and accurate documentation.
• Act as the primary resource for problem-solving regarding Quality Indicator coding and IRF-PAI completion.
• Work to improve process of QI coding and all other data collection specific to IRF-PAI.
• Ensure IRF-PAI data is entered and transmitted accurately.
• Ensure IRF-PAI data is transmitted to CMS/UDS within time frames specified for admission/discharge.
• Review, interpret and collect data on each patient in preparation for completion of the IRF-PAI.
• Collaborate with team on identification of potential comorbidities or accurate CMG/RIC categories.
• Ensure all discharged patient records contain the required elements.
• Complete chart audit to allow for timely UDS export and CMS transmission.

Skills

Data extraction

Quality documentation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Licensed or certified clinician (RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, Recreational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, case manager/social worker)

Job description

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso, seeks a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator to ensure compliant patient assessments and accurate data collection.

The role focuses on data extraction, timely Medicare submissions, and staff education to uphold IRF-PAI quality. You will collaborate with care teams across the facility in Owasso, OK, and contribute to high-quality patient care while maintaining meticulous documentation.