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Overview:
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
PPS Coordinator
West Orange campus
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation seeks a PPS Coordinator to join our inter-disciplinary team.
Consistently named to the prestigious "America's Best Hospitals" list by U.S. News & World Report, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation has set the gold standard in rehabilitation and is ranked as one of the leading rehabilitation hospitals in the country and the top rehabilitation hospital in the East.
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation provides advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:
Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Amputation
Neurological Disorders
Orthopedic Conditions
Multiple Traumas
Responsibilities:
Position Summary
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 FIM scoring. Conducts ongoing review of IRF-PAI related data, and assists the PPS Manager with IRF-PAI completion.
Qualifications:
As a PPS Coordinator (MDS RN), you must be able to deliver superior quality in all that you do. We are seeking results-driven team players who treat patients as if they were their own family members. Qualified candidates must be passionate about providing a superior quality of care. You must also be a resourceful problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Other requirements of the PPS coordinator role include:
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) required
Minimum of two years experience in rehabilitation or a closely related field required.
Experience with Medicare appeals - preferred
Experience with FIMs and IRF-PPS preferred.
Experience as a Case Manager in rehabilitation preferred
Additional Data:
At our rehabilitation hospitals, our intense focus on high-quality results creates a challenging, fast-paced and extremely rewarding environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to meet your healthcare needs.
Other benefits of this position include:
Excellent Orientation Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Sick Days
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Prescription Coverage
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan
Personal and Family Medical Leave
A network of over 50,000 employees with huge growth and relocation opportunities
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