Perespective Payment System Coordinator – Acute Rehab

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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Graduate of approved clinical program in specific discipline specialty (RN, PT, OT, SLP, MD).

• Experience
  Clinical experience and
  3 years of experience in medical rehabilitation and
  Familiarity with Functional Independence Measures and
  Experience in relationship development and managed care

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Current Texas license in specific clinical discipline specialty or
  (PT) PHYSICAL THERAPIST Current Texas license in specific clinical discipline specialty or
  (OTR) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Current Texas license in specific clinical discipline specialty or
  (SLPL) SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Current Texas license in specific clinical discipline specialty or
  (MD) MEDICAL LICENSE Current Texas license in specific clinical discipline specialty

JOB DUTIES

• Clearly identifies target reference dates for the completion of the PAI for all patients which will correctly reflect the functional status and care needs of the patient to result in the correct Case Mix Group (CMG) assignments.
• Coordinates the completion of the admission assessment of the PAI by the fourth day of the patient’s stays and the 5th day following discharge for each inpatient rehabilitation patient.
• Assures that the PAI reflects the functional status and 24 hour care needs of the patient.
• Investigates comorbidities that would allow for a tier change.
• Coordinates the computerized completion of the PAI; may or may not involve performing direct input of data. Encodes the PAI and electronically transmits the PAI within identified time frames.
• Oversees the running of the UDS software and edits all PAIs for all patients.
• Periodically audits PAI, clinical documentation and billing information to assure accuracy and consistency of documentation.
• Monitor CMS compliancy
• Works independently with minimal supervision.- Provides guidelines and instruction to staff regarding CMS changes regarding PPS.- Succinctly communicates with intake coordinators, coders and MD’s to assure accurate patient placement/acceptance regarding maintaining 60% compliance.- Accepts additional responsibilities . Organizes scheduled and unscheduled time.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.