Outcomes Manager

Lifepoint Health®; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 0

401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Madison seeks an Outcomes Manager to coordinate IRF-PAI data collection, CMS compliance, and QI documentation across the interdisciplinary team to support timely and accurate reporting.

You will ensure admission and discharge IRF-PAIs are completed within CMS timeframes, maintain logs, and educate staff on data standards, contributing to high-quality patient care and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to collect and manage IRF-PAI and QI data accurately.
• Strong understanding of CMS requirements and facility policies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IRF-PAI data collection with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure documentation for QIs is complete in the medical record.
• Complete admission and discharge IRF-PAIs within CMS timeframes.
• Abstract information from medical records and summarize on the IRF-PAI.
• Adhere to four-day admission and five-day discharge deadlines for IRF-PAI.
• Enter data into CMS-approved software within designated timeframes.
• Maintain IRF-PAI logs and verify accuracy with the roster.
• Collaborate across disciplines to complete IRF-PAI logs.
• Educate team on QIs and documentation standards; support QI competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IRF-PAI data coordination

CMS regulation knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

Clinical degree with license to practice OT/PT/RN/SLP/MSW

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Why join us

Fundamental To Providing Great Care Is Supporting And Rewarding Our Team. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

Your Experience Matters

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Outcomes Manager joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why join us

Fundamental To Providing Great Care Is Supporting And Rewarding Our Team. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

What We're Looking For

An Outcomes Manager who excels in this role coordinates collection, documentation, and submission of Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) and Quality Indicators (QIs) data in accordance with CMS requirements and facility policies. Partners with the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, accurate data capture and supports education on QI documentation standards.

How You'll Contribute

• Coordinate PPD data collection with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure supportive documentation for QIs is complete in the medical record.
• Complete admission and discharge IRF-PAIs within CMS-designated timeframes.
• Abstract required information from medical records and summarize on the IRF-PAI.
• Ensure admission IRF-PAI completion within four (4) days of admission.
• Ensure discharge IRF-PAI completion within five (5) days of discharge.
• Enter data into the CMS-accepted software/program within designated timeframes.
• Maintain and update the IRF-PAI log; verify accuracy against the patient location roster.
• Ensure all columns/fields of the IRF-PAI log are completed in collaboration with each discipline.
• Assist with team education related to QIs and documentation standards; complete and help administer QI competencies for team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Works closely with nursing, therapy, case management, and medical staff to support accurate QI scoring and IRF-PAI completion. Adheres to CMS regulations, payer guidelines, and organizational policies related to data integrity and timeliness. May assist with audits, performance improvement activities, and data validation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Clinical degree with current license to practice as an OT, PT, RN, SLP, or MSW.
• Knowledge: QI competency; working knowledge of state and federal guidelines; familiarity with healthcare workflows and documentation.
• Skills: Basic computer and data entry proficiency; strong clinical assessment/analysis; effective verbal and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across disciplines and meet strict deadlines with high accuracy.

Schedule:

Full Time / Day

EEOC Statement

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.