Clinical Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator – Rehabilitation Hospital

Altru Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Altru Health System, is seeking a Patient Assessment Standards Coordinator to support high‑quality rehabilitative care. This role leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of patient assessment standards across inpatient and outpatient rehab services. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate documentation, auditing assessments for quality and compliance, educating clinical staff on best practices, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical background, attention to detail, and a passion for continuous improvement in a compassionate, patient‑centered environment. Coordinate and oversee processes related to patient assessments within the rehabilitation hospital. Review patient assessment documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory and payer standards. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers to promote consistent assessment and documentation practices. Ensure assessments accurately capture clinical status, functional abilities, goals, and discharge planning needs. Monitor regulatory and payer guideline changes related to rehabilitation assessments and translate them into practice. Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in assessment quality and compliance. Develop and deliver staff education, training sessions, and reference materials on documentation and assessment standards. Support quality improvement and compliance initiatives related to patient assessments and care planning. Work closely with quality, compliance, and leadership teams to prepare for audits, surveys, and external reviews. Leverage EHR tools and reporting to track assessment completion and identify missing or inconsistent documentation. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and huddles to support accurate and timely assessments. Contribute to updating policies, procedures, and workflows related to patient assessment and documentation. Clinical assessment and patient evaluation in a rehabilitation or acute care setting Strong understanding of rehabilitation care pathways and functional outcome measures Knowledge of regulatory and payer requirements for rehabilitation documentation and assessments Electronic health record (EHR) proficiency, including reporting and audit functions Clinical documentation review and quality assurance Care planning and discharge planning concepts Data analysis and trend identification related to documentation and quality metrics Staff education, coaching, and presentation skills Interdisciplinary team collaboration and communication Time management and organizational skills Policy and procedure development or support Basic familiarity with quality improvement methodologies (e.g., PDSA cycles) Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Registered Nurse (RN) or relevant clinical license (e.g., PT/OT/SLP) preferred or required per facility policy Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing (CRRN) preferred Certification in Case Management (CCM or ACM) preferred Quality or patient safety certification (e.g., CPPS) a plus Current BLS certification Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems