Manager, Long Term Care Clinical Reimbursement

Forvis Mazars US; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US is seeking a Senior Clinical Reimbursement Consultant with deep long‑term care expertise to lead client engagements on MDS completion, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement optimization. You will work with internal teams on data‑driven insights, educate clients, and help expand clinical services across the practice.

The role blends hands‑on clinical consulting with service development, education and thought leadership, requiring strong project management, communication, and

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing and maintaining licensure.
• 5+ years of clinical experience in long‑term care or senior living.
• Advanced knowledge: MDS 3.0, RAI, PDPM, Medicare skilled coverage, Medicaid methodologies.
• Ability to analyze clinical, reimbursement, and quality data using Excel and EMR tools.
• Experience creating standardized workpapers, reports, training materials, and presentations.
• Willingness to travel for client engagements and industry events.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and EMR navigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support engagements on MDS completion and payer regulatory compliance for skilled nursing.
• Develop findings and present via reports and client recommendations.
• Guide clients through medical reviews, audits, and CMS/state remediation plans.
• Provide education, training, and thought leadership for DN, MDS coordinators, and executives.
• Help build new revenue streams and growth strategies in clinical consulting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver data‑driven clinical insights.
• Support EMR optimization and workflow improvements with technology-enabled solutions.
• Manage multiple client projects with professional communication and timely delivery.
• Stay current on evolving clinical compliance requirements and educate teams and clients.

Skills

RN license

Long-term care experience

MDS 3.0 knowledge

RAI requirements

PDPM knowledge

Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement

Excel

EMR reporting tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PointClickCare

MatrixCare

Tools

PointClickCare

MatrixCare

Excel

EMR reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description & Requirements

Our Senior Living and Long-Term Care consulting practice helps skilled nursing and senior living providers strengthen MDS accuracy, reimbursement, clinical documentation, regulatory compliance, and operational performance. The Senior Clinical Reimbursement Consultant will lead and support client engagements, collaborate with internal reimbursement and billing teams, and help expand clinical consulting services across the practice.

This position combines hands‑on clinical consulting with service development, client education, thought leadership, and technology‑enabled improvement. The successful candidate will bring strong long‑term care clinical expertise, sound project management skills, and the ability to translate complex reimbursement and regulatory requirements into practical client solutions.

What You Will Do

• Lead or support engagements focused on MDS completion and payer specific regulatory compliance for skilled nursing providers, including collaboration with internal billing teams to ensure accurate reimbursement
• Develop and present findings via well‑organized work papers, written reports, and client‑facing recommendations
• Guide clients through medical review and audit responses, and remediation plans for CMS and state‑level requirements
• Provide education, training and thought leadership for DONS, MDS coordinators, and executives
• Lead the expansion of clinical consulting services including building new revenue streams, collaborating with firm leadership and marketing on go-to-market initiatives, and assisting with strategy development and multi‑year growth planning
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide data‑driven insights using clinical and operational analytics
• Support technology‑enabled solutions, including EMR optimization (PointClickCare or similar systems), workflow improvements, and digital process enhancements
• Manage multiple client projects and deliverables while maintaining strong professional communication and responsiveness
• Monitor and evaluate evolving clinical compliance requirements related to MDS completion affecting all payers and quality outcomes, and lead education and thought leadership efforts for internal teams, clients, and prospects through state and national speaking engagements, written publications, videos, and webinars
• Establish and represent the firm as a national and state industry leader in clinical compliance and MDS completion, driving recognized expertise and differentiation in the marketplace
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
• Utilizes technology and digital platforms effectively to organize work, track deliverables, analyze information, and communicate with clients and team members while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and professionalism

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, with the ability to maintain licensure throughout employment
• 5+ years of clinical experience in long-term care or senior living
• Advanced knowledge in one or more of the following areas: MDS 3.0, RAI requirements, PDPM, Medicare skilled coverage, Medicaid case‑mix methodologies, and supporting clinical documentation
• Ability to analyze clinical, reimbursement, and quality data using Excel and EMR reporting tools
• Experience developing standardized workpapers, reports, training materials, and presentations
• Comfort evaluating new technology and AI‑enabled clinical tools while maintaining appropriate privacy and compliance controls
• Ability and willingness to travel for client engagements, training and industry presentations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR system navigation

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of clinical experience in long-term care or senior living preferred
• RAC-CT/RAC-CTA certification
• Experience with training and EHR optimization in PointClickCare and/or MatrixCare
• Background in SNF billing, appeals management, ADR responses or reimbursement review practices
• Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

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