PPS Coordinator

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Fort Worth,TX 

PPS Coordinator

Inpatient Rehabilitation

*Clinical Licensure required. RN preferred*

PRN

 Compensation depends upon candidate’s years of experience.

We are seeking a PPS Coordinator at our Fort Worth Rehabilitation Hospital!

The ideal candidate will have experience with Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI)

Benefits of Joining our Team:

We strive to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

• Full benefits package for Full-time employees (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, and Long/Short Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
• Student loan repayment and tuition assistance programs

• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities

• *Eligibility and effective dates vary

Coordinates the data collection on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI), ensures the presence of supporting documentation, and provides staff education to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines. Coordinates all efforts for immediate issue resolution concerning IRF PAI scoring items. Conducts ongoing review of IRF-PAI related data, and assists the PPS Manager with IRF-PAI completion.

Job Duties:

• Confers with the patient and clinical team members regarding the scoring of IRF PAI items, follows up on any inconsistencies, and, when necessary, assesses the patient to confirm the correct score.
• Reviews Rehabilitation Impairment Categories and admission ICD-10 codes to assure congruence and proper Coding for the IRF-PAI. Makes any necessary changes in collaboration with the clinical team and physician.
• Works directly with any clinical department to focus on documentation trends and corrective action to assure that the Medical Record documentation supports the IRF-PAI documentation.
• Works directly with any clinical department to focus on documentation trends and corrective action to assure that the Medical Record documentation supports the IRF-PAI documentation.
• Assists the PPS Manager with PPS functions including but not limited to: IRF-PAI data collection, medical coding, IRF-PAI transmittals, and IRF-PAI correction.
• Based on medical record review, assists in compiling data, tracking trends, and provides feedback to the clinical team regarding documentation, including providing input as to staff training needs.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and staff education to ensure that staff is provided the tools and support they need to accurately document scores and co-morbidities according to CMS standards and guidelines for completion of the IRF PAI.
• Provides coverage for PPS in the PPS Manager’s absence.
• Participates in PPS related committees and meetings as assigned.
• According to need, provides coverage at other sites for PPS staff.
• Performs all other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure in nursing or allied health profession
• Minimum of two years experience in rehabilitation or a closely related field required

Preferred Experience

• RN Preferred
• Experience with ICD 10 coding preferred
• Experience with IRF-PPS preferred