Patient Assessment Coordinator | South Point Rehab

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of South Point; South Point (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

EAP program

FSA/HSA

Life & disability

Tuition assistance

Discount programs

Travel discounts

Referral bonus

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of South Point in South Point, OH, is opening an inpatient rehab hospital this winter. The Patient Assessment Coordinator coordinates data collection for Medicare/IRF/PAI, ensuring documentation accuracy and CMS compliance.

The role requires licensure, BLS/CPR, and 3–5 years in a related patient assessment function. Benefits include medical, dental/vision, EAP, FSA/HSA, life/disability, tuition assistance, and 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT, PT, SLP, or RN program with current state licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR required.
• Three to five years of experience in a patient assessment coordinator role or related function.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the IRF/PAI data collection from the patient medical record and ensure complete sections.
• Review IRF/PAI forms for accuracy and timely submission, supporting CMS guidelines.
• Provide staff education on CMS requirements and quality reporting programs.
• Monitor functional status scoring and classification criteria for IRF/PAI entries.
• Set IRF/PAI completion dates for the multidisciplinary team and drive policy development.

Skills

CRRN preferred

Education

ASN required

Bachelor's degree preferred for nursing

Master’s degree required for OT/PT/SLP

Graduate of accredited OT/PT/SLP/RN program

Tools

eRehabData system

Job description

New Inpatient Rehab Hospital Opening this Winter!

If you’re looking for a schedule that fits your lifestyle, check out PAM Health - and ask us about our comprehensive benefits package!

Some things that our hospital can offer YOU as a full-time employee:

• Medical Benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
• Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial service
• Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts
• Life and Disability insurance benefits
• Education/InService Opportunities including continuing education and tuition assistance
• Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
• Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings
• Personal Travel Discounts
• Employee Bonus Referral Program
• 401(k) plans and discretionary employer match
• Generous Paid Benefit Time

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.

• 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.