Regional MDS Coordinator & PDPM Expert (Travel)

Optalis Healthcare; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a Regional MDS Coordinator to provide multi-facility oversight for MDS/RAI processes, ensuring timely and accurate assessments and CMS compliance. The role mentors facility MDS staff, supports survey readiness, and partners with interdisciplinary teams to improve documentation, care planning, and resident outcomes.

Travel to facilities is required to provide on-site support, training, and audits, with a focus on optimizing PDPM reimbursement and regional performance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CMS regulations and RAI processes.
• Experience leading or mentoring MDS staff.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation review skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to facility MDS Coordinators across assigned facilities.
• Ensure timely and accurate MDS assessments in compliance with CMS/state regulations.
• Audit documentation and coding to maximize reimbursement and ensure compliance.
• Mentor, train, and educate facility-level MDS staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with DONs, Administrators, and Therapy teams on documentation.
• Monitor PDPM performance and recommend optimization strategies.
• Assist facilities with survey readiness and corrective action planning.
• Partner with Corporate Director of MDS on policies and rollouts.
• Analyze regional MDS data and trends to provide leadership recommendations.
• Travel to facilities to provide on-site support, training, and auditing.

Skills

CMS regulations knowledge

MDS/RAI leadership

Clinical assessment ability

Leadership/mentoring

Time management

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

RN license in MI/Ohio

Job description

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a Regional MDS Coordinator to provide multi-facility oversight for MDS/RAI processes, ensuring timely and accurate assessments and CMS compliance. The role mentors facility MDS staff, supports survey readiness, and partners with interdisciplinary teams to improve documentation, care planning, and resident outcomes.

Travel to facilities is required to provide on-site support, training, and audits, with a focus on optimizing PDPM reimbursement and regional performance