Healthcare Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Consultant (Part-Time)

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BRG's Clinical Economics and Healthcare Performance Improvement practices currently have several openings for CDI experts to join our team at the Consultant level. The  Consultant  position is a mid-level consulting staff position. This position requires a highly motivated problem solver with strong analytical ability and a desire to advance within the organization.  An individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to apply creative solutions is a natural fit for this position. The Consultant is an integral part of the CDI team and works closely with the client’s CDI team, supporting classroom education and mentoring. They are responsible for ensuring the successful transfer of CDI best practices from the consulting team to the client team. The Consultant also facilitates accurate documentation for severity of illness (SOI) and quality in the medical record, which involves extensive record review and interaction with physicians, health information management professionals, coding professionals, and nursing staff. Work Schedule & Location Flexibility: This part-time position offers a flexible schedule, with an expected commitment of 20–30 hours per week. Hours may be scheduled during core business hours or evenings, depending on candidate availability and team needs. For candidates located in the San Francisco or Seattle areas, occasional onsite work may be required to support client needs. Consultant Salary Range: $33/hr - $64/hr Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship. #LI-REMOTE | #LI-JQ1 | PM22

Review inpatient medical records for identified payer populations on admission and throughout hospitalization. Analyze clinical information to identify areas within the chart for potential gaps in physician documentation. Formulate credible clinical documentation clarifications to improve clinical documentation of principal diagnosis, co-morbidities, present on admission (POA), quality measures, and patient safety indicators (PSI). Facilitate modifications to clinical documentation through extensive interaction with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. Work collaboratively with the coding staff to assure documentation of discharge diagnoses and comorbidities are a complete reflection of the patient’s clinical status and care. Develop and implement plans for education of physician, nursing, and ancillary staff on documentation improvement.