Patient Assessment & CMS Data Coordinator

PAM Health, LLC; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental and Vision

Life and Disability insurance

Education/Tuition assistance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Job summary

PAM Health, LLC is seeking a Patient Assessment Coordinator to manage data collection for Medicare patient reporting and CMS-compliant processes. The role involves ensuring accurate IRF/PAI forms, coordinating multi-disciplinary timelines, and educating staff on regulations.

The position emphasizes accuracy in scoring functional status and liaising with medical records to complete IRF/PAI sections within the eRehabData system, contributing to quality reporting and patient care improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT, PT, SLP, or RN program with current state licensure.
• ASN required; Bachelor’s degree preferred for nursing.
• Master’s degree required for OT/PT/SLP.
• Current BLS/CPR card.
• 3–5 years of experience in a patient assessment coordinator role in hospital, rehabilitation, or LTACH.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection for Medicare patients under CMS guidelines.
• Review IRF/PAI forms completely, accurately, and timely.
• Monitor scoring of functional status and care needs for IRF/PAI entries.
• Coordinate patient information from medical records into the IRF/PAI in eRehabData.
• Set IRF/PAI completion dates for multi-disciplinary teams; develop policies and procedures.

Education

ASN required

Bachelor’s degree preferred for nursing

Master’s degree required for OT/PT/SLP

Job description

PAM Health, LLC is seeking a Patient Assessment Coordinator to manage data collection for Medicare patient reporting and CMS-compliant processes. The role involves ensuring accurate IRF/PAI forms, coordinating multi-disciplinary timelines, and educating staff on regulations.

The position emphasizes accuracy in scoring functional status and liaising with medical records to complete IRF/PAI sections within the eRehabData system, contributing to quality reporting and patient care improvement.