Prospective Payment System (PPS) Coordinator

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. Prospective Payment System (PPS) Coordinator The PPS Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, and overall coordination of activities that support the PPS process for the inpatient rehabilitation unit. Assures compliance with all State and Federal requirements related to and oversees the accuracy and timely completion/transmission of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI). Roles and Responsibilities: Accurately completes and transmits the IRF-PAI for each rehabilitation patient Performs clinical chart reviews and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to determine appropriate etiologic diagnosis, impairment group code, and comorbid conditions Ensures the presence of supporting documentation, and provides staff education to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines Compiles data for monthly reports, performance improvement dashboards, and regulatory tracking Assists unit with daily operations and patient flow Required Skills and Experience: Associates degree in healthcare discipline Understanding of Medicare rules and regulations as they relation to inpatient rehabilitation Must maintain compliance to all safety protocols and procedures Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or current New York State License for RN, LPN, Social Work, PT, OT, SLP Experience with ICD 10 coding Experience in rehabilitation or a closely related field Hands on patient care experience Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., Use of computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time may be necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job. Location and Travel Requirements: Onsite, 101 Harris Dates Dr Ithaca NY 14850 Less than 25% Travel Pay Range Disclosure: $35.50 to $50 per hour Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.