Patient Assessment Instrument Coordinator (IRF-PAI) - Inpatient Rehab

Company: Hartford HealthCare at Home
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system's second-largest hospital. Overview HHC is seeking a dedicated and caring Patient Assessment Instrument Coordinator (IRF-PAI) to be part of an experienced team that brings decades of experience in providing the most innovative care. This position 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. The IRF-PAI Coordinator organizes all efforts for immediate issue resolution concerning FIM and Quality scoring. The IRF-PAI Coordinator conducts ongoing review of IRF-PAI related data, and actively collaborates with coding, nursing, therapy and case management to ensure accurate and timely IRF-PAI completion. The IRF-PAI Coordinator also oversees the development of tools that assist in compliance and quality reporting for the Inpatient Rehab Unit (IRU).Qualifications: Current CT licensure in nursing or allied health profession required (PT/OT/SLP/PTA/COTA). Associate's or Bachelor's degree required Minimum 2 years' experience in rehabilitation or closely related field required, inpatient rehabilitation specific experience highly preferred Experience with FIMs and IRF-PPS preferred Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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