What are the responsibilities and job description for the PPS Coordinator position at HCA Florida JFK Hospital?
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Job Summary And Qualifications
The PPS Coordinator (Prospective Payment System) manages the completion and submission of patient assessment forms for inpatient rehabilitation units to ensure correct reimbursement and government compliance.
"PPS" is the system Medicare uses to pay facilities a set amount based on patient care needs. This role focuses heavily on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI).
Key Responsibilities
Assessment Management: Coordinate, complete, and submit IRF-PAI patient assessments within required time frames.
Documentation Review: Check clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal guidelines.
Team Collaboration: Work with doctors, nurses, and therapists to validate patient data and verify proper patient classification.
Auditing: Conduct regular chart audits to ensure billing and clinical documentation match.
Staff Education: Teach clinical staff about documentation rules and best practices. [1, 2]
Qualifications And Requirements
Licensure: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN), Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech Therapist (ST).
Experience: At least two years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital or inpatient rehab setting (inpatient rehab is preferred).
Skills: Strong understanding of medical documentation, federal rules, and record auditing.
Benefits
HCA Florida JFK Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Florida JFK Hospital was named in honor of our 35th president. We have grown and have four Palm Beach County locations. Our main campus is a 558-bed acute care facility. We are known for services including: emergency services, cardiovascular care, neurosciences and robotic surgery. We offer orthopedic and spine care, bariatrics, behavioral health and obstetrics. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center. We are a certified Ventricular Assist Device program. We are an American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is an American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program. We offer two off-site ERs in Palm Beach Gardens and West Boynton Beach. They provide the same emergency treatment for adults and children. We are located in the city of Atlantis. We are near the coastal cities of Lake Worth and Boynton Beach. We are by the beach, restaurants and shopping. There is something for everybody. We invite you to join a dynamic team of clinical professionals in a fast-paced environment while living in Palm Beach County.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our PPS Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Summary And Qualifications
The PPS Coordinator (Prospective Payment System) manages the completion and submission of patient assessment forms for inpatient rehabilitation units to ensure correct reimbursement and government compliance.
"PPS" is the system Medicare uses to pay facilities a set amount based on patient care needs. This role focuses heavily on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI).
Key Responsibilities
Assessment Management: Coordinate, complete, and submit IRF-PAI patient assessments within required time frames.
Documentation Review: Check clinical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal guidelines.
Team Collaboration: Work with doctors, nurses, and therapists to validate patient data and verify proper patient classification.
Auditing: Conduct regular chart audits to ensure billing and clinical documentation match.
Staff Education: Teach clinical staff about documentation rules and best practices. [1, 2]
Qualifications And Requirements
Licensure: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN), Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech Therapist (ST).
Experience: At least two years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital or inpatient rehab setting (inpatient rehab is preferred).
Skills: Strong understanding of medical documentation, federal rules, and record auditing.
Benefits
HCA Florida JFK Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs
Learn More About Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Florida JFK Hospital was named in honor of our 35th president. We have grown and have four Palm Beach County locations. Our main campus is a 558-bed acute care facility. We are known for services including: emergency services, cardiovascular care, neurosciences and robotic surgery. We offer orthopedic and spine care, bariatrics, behavioral health and obstetrics. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center. We are a certified Ventricular Assist Device program. We are an American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is an American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program. We offer two off-site ERs in Palm Beach Gardens and West Boynton Beach. They provide the same emergency treatment for adults and children. We are located in the city of Atlantis. We are near the coastal cities of Lake Worth and Boynton Beach. We are by the beach, restaurants and shopping. There is something for everybody. We invite you to join a dynamic team of clinical professionals in a fast-paced environment while living in Palm Beach County.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our PPS Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.