Outcomes Manager

Memorial Physician Practices; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Competitive PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

And much more...

Job summary

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is seeking an Outcomes Manager to coordinate IRF-PAI data collection and QI documentation in alignment with CMS requirements. You will partner with the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, accurate data capture and education on documentation standards.

The role emphasizes attending to admission/discharge IRF-PAI timelines and maintaining data integrity in CMS-supported systems, contributing to high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

QI competency

Data entry

Clinical assessment

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Clinical degree with active license (OT/PT/RN/SLP/MSW)

Tools

CMS software

Job description

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 Managerjoining 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.