MDS Coordinator: PDPM & Care Plans Leader

Sterling Healthcare Management, LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Telehealth

FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Sterling Healthcare Management, LLC is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to lead our RAI process and optimize PDPM reimbursement. The role collaborates with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to ensure complete assessments and individualized care plans. RN license strongly preferred; LPN with MDS experience will be considered.

Join a team that values accuracy, timely CMS submissions, and a commitment to quality patient care in a SNF setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of MDS coordination experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Current RN license strongly preferred — LPN with MDS experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Complete all MDS assessments accurately and within CMS ARD windows.
• Submit assessments to iQIES and resolve any rejected or late assessments.
• Manage PDPM case mix including clinical categories, NTA scoring, and therapy minutes.
• Lead or co-lead interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Develop and update individualized, person-centered care plans.
• Monitor Quality Measures and contribute to QAPI initiatives.
• Educate nursing staff on documentation that supports MDS coding.
• Collaborate with the Business Office on triple check and billing accuracy.

Skills

MDS Coordination

RN License

PDPM Knowledge

iQIES

Tools

PointClickCare

MatrixCare

Job description

Sterling Healthcare Management, LLC is seeking an experienced MDS Coordinator to lead our RAI process and optimize PDPM reimbursement. The role collaborates with nursing, therapy, dietary, and social services to ensure complete assessments and individualized care plans. RN license strongly preferred; LPN with MDS experience will be considered.

Join a team that values accuracy, timely CMS submissions, and a commitment to quality patient care in a SNF setting.