PPS Coordinator / PRN

Select Medical; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

401k eligibility

Part-time/per diem opportunities

Job summary

Emory Rehabilitation Hospital in Atlanta seeks a PPS Coordinator for per diem coverage to manage IRF-PAI data collection, CMS compliance, and documentation accuracy.

The role supports the PPS Manager with PPS functions, including IRF-PAI transmittals and coding, while contributing to performance improvement and staff education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current nursing or allied health licensure required.
• Minimum of two years experience in rehabilitation or related field.
• Preference for experience with IRH-PPS and CMS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates data collection on the IRF-PAI.
• Ensures supporting documentation and staff education for CMS compliance.
• Manages immediate issue resolution for Section GG scoring.
• Assists PPS Manager with IRF-PAI completion and data review.
• Supports performance improvement initiatives and staff education for CMS requirements.
• Assists PPS Manager with PPS functions including IRF-PAI data collection and coding.

Skills

RN licensure

Rehabilitation experience

CMS knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

ICD-10 coding

Job description

Hospital Name: Emory Rehabilitation HospitalJoint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select MedicalPosition: PPS CoordinatorLocation: Atlanta, GASchedule:Per Diem

Compensation: $50.00 per hour

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.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• 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