Patient Assessment & Data Integrity Specialist

Encompass Health; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator to ensure accurate data extraction from clinical documentation and timely submission for Medicare patients. You will educate staff on proper documentation and serve as the primary resource for QI coding and IRF‑PAI completion.

You will work to improve IRF‑PAI data processes, ensure data is transmitted to CMS/UDS on schedule, and review patient data for completeness during chart audits.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified clinician in healthcare (RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, Recreational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, case manager/social worker)
• QI Credentialed
• Obtain UDS IRF PPS Certification after 2 years in the PASC role and before the 3rd-year anniversary.
• Ability to perform assessments.
• 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Attend all EHC IRF‑PAI trainings.
• Preferred: Rehab or post-acute care experience, proficient teaching, and communication skills

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 process of QI coding and all other data collection specific to IRF‑PAI.
• Ensure IRF‑PAI data is entered and transmitted accurately.
• Ensure IRF‑PAI data is transmitted to CMS/UDS within time frames specified for admission/discharge.
• Review, interpret and collect data on each patient in preparation for completion of the IRF‑PAI.
• Collaborate with team on identification of potential comorbidities or accurate CMG/RIC categories.
• Ensure all discharged patient records contain the required elements.
• Complete chart audit to allow for timely UDS export and CMS transmission.

Education

Licensed or certified clinician in healthcare (RN-LPN-PT-PTA-OT-COTA-SLP-RT-cas e manager/social worker)

QI Credentialed

UDS IRF PPS Certification plan

Attend EHC IRF-PAI trainings

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator to ensure accurate data extraction from clinical documentation and timely submission for Medicare patients. You will educate staff on proper documentation and serve as the primary resource for QI coding and IRF‑PAI completion.

You will work to improve IRF‑PAI data processes, ensure data is transmitted to CMS/UDS on schedule, and review patient data for completeness during chart audits.