PAI Assistant

Memorial Physician Practices; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) retirement package and company match

Free gym memberships

Mental health services

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices invites applications for the PAI Assistant position at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. This full-time role entails supporting the Patient Assessment Instrument process, ensuring timely and accurate patient data management.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers financial growth and well-being programs to support staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in inpatient rehabilitation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the IRF-PAI Coordinator for timely completion of the Patient Assessment Instrument.
• Gather, enter, and edit patient information for accuracy.
• Assist with education of staff regarding PPS and compliance monitoring.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

Facility Name: Ascension Via Christi Hospital - Manhattan

Position: PAI Assistant

Shift: Full-time Days

Schedule: 8‑hour shifts between the hours of 9am - 5pm

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a PAI Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, is an acute‑care and critical‑care facility serving Riley, Pottawatomie, and Geary counties. It operates a 150‑bed campus featuring 24/7 emergency services, a Birth and Women’s Center, and comprehensive specialty care.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a dynamic PAI Assistant who is passionate about helping others and is a team player.

Why join us

In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What will you do in this role

The IRF‑PAI Assistant provides support to the IRF‑PAI Coordinator and/or Program Director/Designee for oversight and coordination of the timely and accurate completion of the Patient Assessment Instrument for each rehabilitation inpatient. This individual gathers, enters and edits the information contained in the PAI for each patient with review by a clinician to assure accuracy in the scoring of functional status and reflection of the patient’s care needs. In addition, this position may assist in the ongoing monitoring of identified benchmarks for the inpatient population. The Patient Assessment Instrument Assistant has access to confidential patient information and maintains confidentiality of all information.

• Support in coordination of the IRF‑PAI completion with the interdisciplinary team.
• Gathering and input of data, transmission of data to Medicare.
• Assists with education of staff regarding PPS and FIMS/Quality Indicators (QIs).
• Assists with monitoring and management of CMS compliance.
• Routine internal contacts include all clinical members of the interdisciplinary team.
• External contacts are employees of the client facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required.
• Previous experience working in inpatient rehabilitation is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.