Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Leader Remote | RN Required R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration. As our Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Team Lead / Manager, you will play a key leadership role supporting documentation excellence, quality outcomes, compliance, and revenue integrity initiatives. This position is ideal for experienced CDI professionals seeking leadership opportunities. Working closely with the CDI leadership, this role provides mentorship, operational support, education, and guidance to CDI Specialists while maintaining a portion of frontline CDI review responsibilities. Depending on experience and qualifications, candidates may be considered for either a Team Lead or Manager-level opportunity. The ideal candidate brings strong inpatient acute care CDI expertise, demonstrated leadership skills, and a passion for developing team members while driving quality outcomes. To thrive in this role, you must have the following knowledge: Leadership & Team Development • Serve as a clinical documentation integrity subject matter expert and resource for CDI staff. • Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and mentorship to CDI team members. • Assist with onboarding, training, and professional development activities. • Support performance improvement initiatives and operational excellence efforts. • Partner with leadership to promote a collaborative and engaged team culture. Program Operations • Assist with implementation of CDI policies, procedures, workflows, communication strategies, and education plans. • Support resolution of CDI and coding-related questions and documentation opportunities. • Collaborate with CDI leadership on department initiatives and contracted client engagements. • Participate in audits, quality reviews, and compliance monitoring activities. Clinical Documentation Review • Conduct concurrent and follow-up reviews to ensure documentation accurately reflects patient severity, quality of care, and reimbursement considerations. • Collaborate with physicians, nursing teams, coding professionals, and compliance partners to improve documentation practices. • Maintain productivity expectations while balancing leadership responsibilities. • Stay current with ICD-10-CM guidelines, Coding Clinic updates, CMS regulations, and industry best practices. Reporting & Analytics • Partner with CDI leadership to develop and analyze operational metrics. • Monitor team performance indicators, quality outcomes, and financial impact. • Utilize data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
