Patient Assess Standards Coord

Encompass Health Corporation; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator in Grand Forks, ND. In this role, you will ensure compliance with patient assessment standards and promote excellence in patient care. Responsibilities include coordinating data submissions for Medicare patients, educating staff, and collaborating on coding processes. Candidates must be licensed clinicians with at least one year of healthcare experience. The position offers benefits including affordable healthcare plans, paid time off, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in patient assessments.
• Attend all EHC IRF-PAI trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assure accurate data extraction from clinical documentation.
• Coordinate timely submission of data for Medicare patients.
• Educate and support staff on proper and accurate documentation.
• Act as the primary resource for problem-solving regarding Quality Indicator coding and IRF-PAI completion.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

Licensed or certified clinician in healthcare

Job description

Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator

Are you searching for a fulfilling career as a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator? Look no further. You will be vital to ensuring the highest standards of patient care, ensuring patient assessments are compliant with established standards. This profile is for those passionate about promoting excellence in patient assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assure accurate data extraction from clinical documentation.
• Coordinate timely submission of data for Medicare patients.
• Educate and support staff on proper and accurate documentation.
• Act as the primary resource for problem‑solving regarding Quality Indicator coding and IRF‑PAI completion.
• Work to improve the process of QI coding and other data collections specific to IRF‑PAI.
• Ensure IRF‑PAI data is entered and transmitted accurately.
• Ensure IRF‑PAI data is transmitted to CMS/UDS within the time frame specified for admission/discharge.
• Review, interpret and collect data for each patient in preparation for completion of the IRF‑PAI.
• Collaborate with team on identification of potential comorbidities or accurate CMG/RIC categories.
• Ensure discharged patient records contain the required elements.
• Complete chart audit to allow for timely UDS export and CMS transmission.

Qualifications

• License or Certification: Licensed or certified clinician in healthcare (RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, Recreational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, case manager, social worker). QI Credentialed.
• Ability to perform assessments.
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Attend all EHC IRF‑PAI trainings.
• Preferred: Experience in rehab or post‑acute care, proficient teaching, and communication skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking abilities.
• Detail‑oriented and capable of meeting deadlines independently.
• Commitment to maintaining high‑quality standards in patient assessments.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full‑time and part‑time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do.

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.