Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator (PRN/nonexempt)

Company: Encompass Health
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: February 14, 2021

Job Description:

The PASC will assure the accurate extraction of data from the clinical documentation. To perform this task the PASC will:

• Use discretion and independent judgment
• Coordinate the process of providing accurate and timely data to the appropriate entities involved for Medicare patients.
• Oversees all aspects of data collection on the IRF-PAI.
• Ensures the presence of supporting documentation
• Work closely with CNO and DTO to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines
• Educate staff on proper and accurate documentation as it applies to the IRF PAI.
• Develops and interprets policies and procedures and acts as the primary resource for immediate problem solving in regards to FIM scoring and CARE coding.
  This position requires a positive working relationship as well as serving as an educator to the medical staff.
  
  Job Code: 101015
  
  License Or Certification
  
  POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  
  • Clinical licensed professional such as nurse, therapist, case management or other allied health provider
  • FIM certified
    Education, Training And Years Of Experience
    
    • Appropriate to licensure , i.e., bachelors, associates degree or allied health degree as required for licensure
    • 1 year experience in the healthcare setting
      Machines, Equipment Used
      
      • General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
        Physical Requirements
        
        • Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
        • Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
          Compliance
          
          • Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.
          • Adheres to CMS and JC standards
          • Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable.
            Skills And Abilities
            
            • Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
            • Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
            • Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
              Environmental Conditions
              
              • Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
              • Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
              • Handicapped accessible.
              • May work under stressful circumstances at times.
                Proficiency Or Productivity Standards
                
                • Has regular, reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality.
                • Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.
                • May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines, monitor processes or educate staff.
                • May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
                • Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
                • May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
                • May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
                  Address: 1325 Highway 6, Sugar Land 77478
                  Schedule: Full-time
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