The Case Mix Coordinator is responsible for the tracking of Medicare patient admissions and discharges, including the timely completion of Admission and Discharge of Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility- Patient Assessment Instrument ( IRF-PAI). Also responsible for data entry of IRF-PAI , encoding and timely transmission to CMS. The Case Mix Coordinator must work closely with the Admitting Rehabilitation Physician to ensure accurate and complete documentation; medical records Coders to ensure accuracy of primary diagnosis and comorbidity coding; therapy, nursing, admissions coordinators and social workers to ensure accurate and timely functional data recording; and billing office staff to ensure accurate completion of the patient bill with appropriate CMG code. Other duties include pre-screening patients, conducting continued stay reviews and team conferences; interfacing with referring physicians, discharge planners and case managers. Participates in marketing and community educationregarding Acute Rehab. Program.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist.
2. Valid appropriate license/certification from the State of California.
3. Healthcare Provider BLS card.
4. Experience in Acute Rehabilitation and Rehab. Prospective Payment System requirements preferred.