Patient Assessment Coordinator - PRN | Kyle Rehab

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Kyle; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Referral bonus

Supportive leadership

Job summary

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Kyle is seeking a Patient Assessment Coordinator to manage Medicare data collection for IRF/PAI forms. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary data submission, ensure documentation supports CMS guidelines, and educate staff on compliance requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing IRF/PAI forms for accuracy, monitoring FIM scoring, and entering data into the eRehabData system, while coordinating patient information from medical records.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited OT, PT, SLP, or RN program with current licensure.
• BLS/CPR certification is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a patient assessment coordinator role in acute hospital, rehabilitation, or LTACH setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IRF/PAI data collection and ensure CMS guideline compliance.
• Review IRF/PAI forms for accuracy and timeliness; monitor FIM scoring.
• Enter data into the eRehabData system and coordinate patient information from medical records.

Skills

CRRN preferred

BLS/CPR

Patient assessment coord

Education

Graduate of OT/PT/SLP/RN program

Current licensure in state

Tools

eRehabData system

Job description

Overview

If you’re looking for a schedule that fits your lifestyle, check out PAM Health.

Some things that our hospital can offer YOU:

• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee Bonus Referral Program $$$
• Supportive leadership

Responsibilities

Using discretion and independent judgment, the Patient Assessment Coordinator coordinates the process of providing accurate and timely data to the appropriate entities involved in the Prospective Payment System and quality reporting program for Medicare patients. This position oversees all aspects of data collection on the IRF/PAI, ensures the presence of supporting documentation, and provides staff education to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines. The Coordinator assumes the task of reviewing each IRF/PAI form completely, accurately, and timely. He or she also monitors the accuracy in the scoring of the functional status and reflection of the patient’s care needs and inputs appropriate information for the IRF/PAI into the eRehabData system. This role is also responsible for coordinating the collection of patient information from the patient medical record and the completion of assigned sections of the IRF/PAI form. Additional responsibilities include: setting proscribed IRF/PAI completion dates for the multi-disciplinary team; developing and interpreting policies and procedures; acting as the primary resource for immediate problem-solving in regards to Medicare’s IRF prospective payment system (FIM scoring, impairment group coding, tiering distribution); coverage and classification criteria; and quality reporting program requirements.

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications:Graduate of an accredited OT, PT, SLP, or RN (CRRN preferred) program with current licensure in the state in which facility resides. ASN required; Bachelor’s degree preferred for nursing. Master’s degree required for OT/PT/SLP. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR card. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a patient assessment coordinator role may be substituted for degree and license.
• Experience:Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the care of patients in an acute hospital, rehabilitation, or LTACH setting required.

About PAM Health

PAM HEALTH (PAM) based in Enola, Pennsylvania, provides specialty healthcare services through more than 80 locations, as well as wound clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations, in 17 states. PAM Health is committed to providing high-quality patient care and outstanding customer service, coupled with the loyalty and dedication of highly trained staff, to be the most trusted source for post-acute services in every community it serves. Its mission is to serve people by providing compassionate, expert care, and to support recovery through education and research. Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you will also have opportunities for professional growth through our Education Advancement Program. We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment to visit us online at www.PAMHealth.com for a comprehensive look at how we're able to positively impact our local communities.

PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status, or based on association with another person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status.