Patient Assessment Standards Lead | IRF-PAI & Data Quality

Encompass Health Corporation; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending and health savings

Inclusive, supportive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator to ensure accurate data extraction from clinical documentation and timely Medicare submissions. You’ll drive IRF-PAI quality and educate staff on proper documentation.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader focused on patient well-being, process improvement, and strong team collaboration across locations. Training opportunities and commitment to standards are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified clinician in healthcare (RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, Recreational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, case manager/social worker)
• QI Credentialed and able to support data quality initiatives
• UDS IRF PPS Certification required after 2 years in the PASC role and before the 3rd-year anniversary
• Ability to perform assessments and extract data from clinical documentation
• Attend all Encompass Health IRF-PAI trainings and contribute to process improvements

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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 primary resource for problem-solving regarding Quality Indicator coding and IRF-PAI completion
• Work to improve the process of QI coding and data collection for IRF-PAI
• Ensure IRF-PAI data is entered and transmitted accurately
• Ensure IRF-PAI data is transmitted to CMS/UDS within required time frames
• Review, interpret, and collect data for IRF-PAI preparation
• Collaborate with team to identify comorbidities or CMG/RIC categories
• Ensure all discharged patient records contain required elements
• Complete chart audits for timely UDS export and CMS transmission

Skills

Licensed Clinician

QI Credentialed

Healthcare experience

Education

UDS IRF PPS Certification

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator to ensure accurate data extraction from clinical documentation and timely Medicare submissions. You’ll drive IRF-PAI quality and educate staff on proper documentation.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader focused on patient well-being, process improvement, and strong team collaboration across locations. Training opportunities and commitment to standards are emphasized.