Prospective Payment System (PPS) Coordinator - Quality & Informatics (4849)

Methodist Rehabilitation Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical and dental coverage beginning

Job summary

Methodist Rehabilitation in Jackson, MS seeks a PPS Coordinator to oversee IRF-PAI from admission to discharge, ensuring CMS compliance and accurate CMG determination. You will review assessments, coordinate with case managers, and support documentation quality using MEDITECH and eRehabData.

Join a dedicated Quality & Informatics team focused on improving patient outcomes, data accuracy, and regulatory reporting, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in a healthcare-related field required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with ability to identify documentation discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Ability to analyze data, recognize trends, and communicate findings effectively.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with physicians, clinicians, case managers, and leadership.
• Proficiency in computer systems and electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the IRF-PAI process from admission through discharge.
• Review admission assessments for accurate quality measure coding and CMG readiness.
• Review discharge assessments and submit IRF-PAI documents within required time frames.
• Review and approve IRF-PAI documents in MEDITECH; investigate alerts and discrepancies.
• Identify missing or inaccurate documentation and resolve issues with the team.
• Monitor CMS regulatory updates and communicate changes to leadership and staff.
• Collaborate with MEDITECH and other systems to support CMS reporting updates.
• Analyze quality measures and outcomes using data from eRehabData, Equadr, Care Compare.
• Provide feedback to physicians and staff to improve documentation and outcomes.
• Assist with staff education on IRF-PAI requirements and coding standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and committees.
• Maintain accurate records and follow policies and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Healthcare-related degree

Tools

MEDITECH

eRehabData

Care Compare

Job description

Methodist Rehabilitation | Jackson, MS

Join Our Team!

Methodist Rehabilitation is seeking a detail-oriented, healthcare professional to join our Quality & Informatics team as a PPS Coordinator.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and oversee the IRF-PAI process from patient admission through discharge to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with CMS requirements.
• Review admission assessments to ensure quality measure coding is accurate and available to case managers for timely determination of the patient’s Case Mix Group (CMG).
• Review discharge assessments and ensure completed IRF-PAI documents are submitted to eRehabData within required time frames.
• Review and approve IRF-PAI documents in MEDITECH before submission, investigating alerts, warnings, and discrepancies identified by eRehabData.
• Identify missing, incomplete, inconsistent, or inaccurate clinical documentation and collaborate with the appropriate treatment team members to resolve issues.
• Monitor CMS regulatory updates and communicate changes to IRF-PAI requirements and quality measures to hospital leadership and staff.
• Collaborate with MEDITECH and other applicable systems to support timely implementation of CMS reporting and documentation updates.
• Analyze quality measures and patient outcomes using data from eRehabData, Equadr, and Care Compare to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and provide feedback to physicians, clinicians, case managers, and department leaders to improve clinical documentation and patient outcomes.
• Assist with planning and delivering staff education on IRF-PAI requirements, quality measures, coding accuracy, and documentation standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, departmental committees, and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Shift

Full-time Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Qualifications: What We’re Looking For

• Degree in a healthcare-related field required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify documentation discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Ability to analyze data, recognize trends, and communicate findings effectively.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with physicians, clinical staff, management, and hospital leadership.
• Professional judgment and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in computer systems and electronic documentation is important.

We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive, flexible benefits package for full-time employees
• Medical and dental coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Life insurance

Make an Impact at Methodist Rehabilitation

At Methodist Rehabilitation, quality documentation and accurate reporting play an important role in supporting regulatory compliance, improving patient outcomes, and advancing the care we provide. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and helping patients achieve their highest level of recovery.