PPS Coordinator

Select Medical; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time

Medical/RX, Vision, EAP, and dental

Company matching 401(k)

Life and disability protection

Job summary

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Bridgeton, MO is seeking a PPS Coordinator to support IRF-PAI data collection and CMS-compliant documentation. You will assist the PPS Manager with IRF-PAI completion, coding tasks, and data quality initiatives, contributing to high-quality patient care and accurate reimbursements.

This full-time role offers a structured orientation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a large joint-venture team between SSM Health and

Qualifications

• Current state licensure in nursing (RN) or allied health profession (PT, OT, SLP) required.
• Minimum of two years experience in rehabilitation or a closely related field required.
• Previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the data collection on IRF-PAI and ensures accuracy.
• Ensures presence of supporting documentation and CMS guideline compliance.
• Offsets issues for Section GG scoring and supports PPS Manager with IRF-PAI tasks.
• Reviews IRF-PAI data and supports staff education for CMS standards.
• Aids PPS Manager with PPS functions including data collection, coding, and corrections.

Skills

RN license

Allied health licensure (PT/OT/SLP)

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation HospitalA Joint venture between Select Medical and SSM HealthPosition: PPS CoordinatorLocation: Bridgeton, MOSchedule: Full-time Monday through FridayCompensation: $80,000+ based on years of experience

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the data collection on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI)
• Ensures the presence of supporting documentation, and provides staff education to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines.
• Coordinates all efforts for immediate issue resolution concerning Section GG scoring.
• Conducts ongoing review of IRF-PAI related data, and assists the PPS Manager with IRF-PAI completion.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and staff education to ensure that staff is provided the tools and support they need to accurately document scores and co-morbidities according to CMS standards and guidelines for completion of the IRF PAI.
• Assists the PPS Manager with PPS functions including but not limited to: IRF-PAI data collection, medical coding, IRF-PAI transmittals, and IRF-PAI correction.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure in nursing (RN) or allied health profession (PT, OT, SLP) required
• Minimum of two years experience in rehabilitation or a closely related field required
• Previous experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ICD 10 coding preferred
• Experience with IRH-PPS preferred

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans