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

Company: Hartford Healthcare
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Description Job Schedule: Part TimeStandard Hours: 16Job Shift: Shift 1Shift Details: Remote position. Data entry and staff education via zoom - occasionally come on site if needed (1-2 days/month)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.OverviewHHC 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 requiredMinimum 2 years' experience in rehabilitation or closely related field required, inpatient rehabilitation specific experience highly preferredExperience with FIMs and IRF-PPS preferredKnowledge, Skills and Ability RequirementsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational, time management and prioritization skillsStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsDetail-oriented, able to meet strict time framesWe 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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