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Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator Career Opportunity

Join a team that puts your passion for detail first. Are you searching for a fulfilling career as a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator? Look no further; join our team for a journey where your work is a meaningful contribution to patient well-being. As a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator, you are vital to ensuring the highest standards of patient care, as your role involves ensuring patient assessments are compliant with established standards. This is more than a profession; it's a career close to home and heart, where your dedication significantly impacts the lives of those in our care. If you're passionate about promoting excellence in patient assessments, join our dedicated team.

A glimpse into our world. At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting perks and benefits. At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Be the Patient Assessment Standard Coordinator you always wanted to be.

• Assure accurate data extraction from clinical documentation.
• Coordinate timely submission of data for Medicare patients.
• Educate and support staff on proper and accurate documentation.
• Act as the primary resource for problem-solving regarding Quality Indicator coding and IRF-PAI completion.
• Work to improve process of QI coding and all other data collection specific to IRF-PAI.
• Ensure IRF-PAI data is entered and transmitted accurately.
• Ensure IRF-PAI data is transmitted to CMS/UDS within time frames specified for admission/discharge.
• Review, interpret and collect data on each patient in preparation for completion of the IRF-PAI.
• Collaborate with team on identification of potential comorbidities or accurate CMG/RIC categories.
• Ensure all discharged patient records contain the required elements.
• Complete chart audit to allow for timely UDS export and CMS transmission.

Qualifications.

• License or Certification:
  • Licensed or certified clinician in healthcare (RN, LPN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, Recreational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, case manager/social worker)
  • QI Credentialed
  • Obtain UDS IRF PPS Certification after 2 years in the PASC role and before the 3rd-year anniversary.
• Minimum qualifications:
  • Ability to perform assessments.
  • 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Attend all EHC IRF-PAI trainings.
• Preferred: Experience in rehab or post-acute care, proficient teaching, and communication skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and critical thinking abilities
• Detail-oriented and capable of meeting deadlines independently
• Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in patient assessments.

The Encompass Health way. We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.