Patient Assessment Instrument Assistant

PAI Assistant

Facility: Saint Francis Hospital
Job Type: Full-Time On-site

Wage scale: $18 - $23 per hour

Your experience matters

At Saint Francis Hospital we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As a PAI Assistant joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

The IRF-Patient Assessment Instrument Assistant (PAI) provides support to the IRF-PAI Coordinator and/or Program Director/ Designee for oversight and coordination of the timely and accurate completion of the Patient Assessment Instrument for each rehabilitation inpatient. This individual gathers enters and edits the information contained in the PAI for each patient with review by a clinician to assure accuracy in the scoring of functional status and reflection of the patients care addition this position may assist in the ongoing monitoring of identified benchmarks for the inpatient population. The Patient Assessment Instrument Assistant has access to confidential patient information and maintains confidentiality of all information.

Essential Functions:

-Support in coordination of the IRF-PAI completion with the interdisciplinary team.

-Gathering and input of data transmission of data to Medicare.

-Assists with education of staff regarding PPS and FIMS/Quality Indicators (QIs).

-Assists with monitoring and management of CMS compliance.

-Routine internal contacts include all clinical members of the interdisciplinary team.

-External contacts are employees of the client facility.

-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and requirements

Education:

-High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required

-Associates/Bachelors Degree preferred

Experience:

-Previous experience working in inpatient rehabilitation is preferred

-Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

-Experience in coding preferred

About us
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patients unique needs and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community we invite you to apply!

Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. Weare fully dedicated to our partners and deliver on the promise made to patients.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts

• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees

• Income-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverage

• Tuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matching

• Employee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellness

• Professional development and growth opportunities

EEOC Statement

Saint Francis Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Saint Francis Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.