PPS Coordinator - Rehab

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,335 - 63,144; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago seeks a Rehabilitation Marketing Specialist to support inpatient and outpatient services. This per diem role offers 8-hour day shifts and exposure to care coordination, admission decisions, and payer relations.

You will help develop and implement the rehabilitation marketing plan, educate staff on documentation, and collaborate with physicians, discharge planners, and business offices to optimize reimbursement.

Qualifications

• RN or Therapist with a Bachelor's in Marketing/Business preferred.
• Current CA license; CPR, Health Care Provider (AHA) required.
• Two years of rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Pathology.
• Three years of experience in the rehab area.

Responsibilities

• Promote demand for inpatient & outpatient rehabilitation services.
• Assist in development and implementation of the marketing plan.
• Provide pre-admission assessment of rehab candidates and determine discharge plans.
• Establish relationships with third-party payers, case management, physicians and discharge planners.
• Coordinate IRF-PAI processes and educate staff on FIM scoring and CMS indicators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN

Therapist

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing/Business

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Pathology

Job description

Overview

• Schedule: Per Diem – Days, 8‑hour shifts, no more than 3 shifts per pay period.
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
• Location: 2233 W. Division St., Chicago, IL – Free Parking Available.
• Hourly Rate: $39.01 per hour.

Responsibilities

Increases consumer/physician/referral source demand for inpatient & outpatient rehabilitation services. Promotes community education in rehabilitation & wellness.

Assists in the development & implementation of the marketing plan. Provides pre‑admission assessment of patient candidates for the Rehabilitation Care Unit, determining the discharge plan and obtaining Medical Director & business office approval.

Establishes and maintains optimum working relationships with third‑party payers, case management organizations, physicians, discharge planners and community referral sources.

Coordinates, assesses, monitors and evaluates the IRF‑PAI (Inpatient Rehab Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument) process, determining a patient’s RIC (Rehab Impairment Category), CMG (Case Mix Group) and payment under the rehabilitation Prospective Payment System and outcome measurements. Functions as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team.

Is knowledgeable and up to date on Medicare regulations affecting the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility, ensuring appropriate reimbursement.

Educates staff on UDS Certified FIM scoring. Audits charts to ensure staff competency and accuracy with FIM guidelines and CMS Quality Indicators. Educates physicians on admission criteria and clinical documentation to support admission and reimbursement.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum: RN, Therapist, Bachelors in Marketing/Business preferred.
• Current CA license; current CPR, Health Care Provider (AHA).
• Two years of rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Pathology.
• Three years of experience in the rehab area.
• BLS Course; AHA certification upon hire and maintain current.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation; estimate $39.01 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of selection based on skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package, with resources, programs, and voluntary options to support individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Equal Employment Opportunity

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