MDS Integration Specialist

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Nurse for the MDS Integration Specialist opportunity with BRR. Responsibilities will include facilitating and developing the relationship/coordination between the facility and rehab. This includes aspects of the clinical practice focusing on: optimization of collaboration for therapy services with facility MDS personnel, appropriate functional outcomes, identification of training needs, and implementation of MDS related programs. Objectives will be achieved within the value system of Broad River Rehab and with the ultimate objective of creating value for our patients, our customers and our employees. This position is a remote position. Broad River Rehab is a NC based growing therapy company (providing services in multiple states) which partners with providers across all settings including assisted/ independent and skilled nursing facilities to provide premier physical, occupational and speech therapy services.

Patient/Caseload Management Participate as effective team member and maximize team effort for facility and patient care excellence. Follow established protected health information (PHI) policies to prevent privacy or security breaches. If breach identified, report to Broad River Rehab Management. Provide / oversee appropriate MDS nursing process collaboration per all pertinent federal and state regulations. Oversee provision of GG coding training for therapy and facility staff per established facility schedule and as needed. Assist facility collaboration between MDS personnel and Rehab Director for Medicaid Case Management and PDPM optimization May be called upon for short durations of time to complete job responsibilities of BRR contracted MDS nurse in facility Customer Relations/Business Development Maintain and manage relationship with facility staff to ensure effective customer relations. Enhance facility profitability through understanding and education of reimbursement issues. Ensure alignment with facility objectives, timely response to facility issues and resolution of problems. Staff Management and Development Assist with new staff orientation and training to ensure understanding of MDS coding principles.