Patient Assess Standards Coord

Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator

Join our team at Encompass Health, a leading national inpatient rehabilitation provider. We’re recognized as one of the world’s most admired companies and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ Award winner.

As a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator, you ensure that all patient assessments meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Your work directly contributes to higher patient outcomes and protects our organization from regulatory and financial risk.

• 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 the 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 and 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 audits to allow for timely UDS export and CMS transmission.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for 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.

• 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.

Entry level

Part‑time

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