IRF-PAI Rehab Assessment Coordinator

HCA Healthcare; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) plan with match

Education support

Fertility and family building benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital in Charleston is seeking a Coordinator Inpatient Rehab Patient Assessment PPS to coordinate, complete, and submit the IRF-PAI in line with CMS regulations. You will work closely with physicians, nursing, therapy, case management, and leadership to ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance.

The role requires timely IRF-PAI completion, data validation, coding accuracy to support reimbursement and quality reporting, and ongoing audits, staff education,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing or Rehab Therapy.
• RN, OT, PT, or SLP licensure/certification required.
• Minimum of two years of clinical rehab experience preferred.
• Experience with IRF-PAI, MDS, utilization management, or quality programs preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, IRF PPS, and rehab documentation standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the completion, review, and submission of all IRF-PAI assessments within regulatory timeframes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to obtain and validate patient assessment data.
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy and CMS guideline compliance.
• Ensure coding and documentation support reimbursement and quality reporting initiatives.
• Monitor and communicate regulatory changes affecting IRF-PAI requirements.
• Educate clinical staff on documentation requirements and best practices.
• Conduct audits and quality reviews to identify opportunities for improvement and compliance.
• Track and report quality indicators, functional outcomes, and performance metrics.
• Assist with survey readiness and accreditation activities.
• Serve as a clinical resource for rehabilitation assessment processes and regulatory requirements.

Skills

IRF-PAI knowledge

Clinical documentation

CMS regulations

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nursing or Rehabilitation therapy degree

Job description

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital in Charleston is seeking a Coordinator Inpatient Rehab Patient Assessment PPS to coordinate, complete, and submit the IRF-PAI in line with CMS regulations. You will work closely with physicians, nursing, therapy, case management, and leadership to ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance.

The role requires timely IRF-PAI completion, data validation, coding accuracy to support reimbursement and quality reporting, and ongoing audits, staff education,