Patient Assessment Coordinator

Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano (formerly Accel Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano); Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Plano, TX, is seeking a Patient Assessment Coordinator to ensure compliance with CMS standards and manage data collection. This role requires a licensed RN, OT, PT, or SLP with at least two years of clinical experience. The coordinator will foster interdisciplinary relationships and support quality patient outcomes while enjoying comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

401k Retirement

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Qualifications

• Current Texas licensure required.
• At least two years of clinical experience in an acute hospital, rehab, or LTACH setting.
• Experience with IRF PAI or MDS coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee completion and transmission of the IRF-PAI.
• Coordinate data for Medicare PPS and quality reporting.
• Educate staff on Section GG and CMS guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Medicare rehab guidelines

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN, OT, PT, or SLP program

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Data management software

Job description

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Patient Assessment Coordinator RN, OT, PT or SLP

Location: Plano, TX

Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano in Plano, TX, has opportunities for a Patient Assessment Coordinator to join our team! A rewarding career is waiting for you at a facility specializing in rehabilitative care.

The Patient Assessment Coordinator (PAC) oversees the completion and transmission of the Inpatient Rehab Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) within required timeframes, ensuring compliance with CMS and other regulatory standards. Responsibilities include data collection, documentation, staff education, and acting as a primary resource for IRF-PAI scoring issues. The PAC fosters positive interdisciplinary relationships.

We offer competitive compensation, health, dental, vision insurance, paid life insurance, holidays, PTO, employee events, and more. Join us for an exciting opportunity in nursing!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited RN, OT, PT, or SLP program with current Texas licensure
• At least two years of clinical experience in an acute hospital, rehab, or LTACH setting
• Experience with IRF PAI or MDS coordination (preferred)
• Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Medicare rehab guidelines and medical terminology
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data management software

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate data provision for Medicare PPS and quality reporting
• Manage IRF-PAI data collection, documentation, and staff education
• Collaborate with physicians for documentation accuracy
• Monitor coding accuracy and compliance
• Conduct chart audits and quality documentation reviews
• Educate staff on Section GG and other CMS guidelines
• Develop policies and solve problems related to IRF payment systems and reporting
• Maintain regulatory compliance
• Support team efforts to optimize patient outcomes and reimbursement
• Perform administrative tasks such as patient rounding

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and more

Job Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare