Clinical Liaison / IRF-PAI Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Liaison / IRF-PAI Coordinator is responsible for coordinating patient access to inpatient rehabilitation services while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant completion of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI). This role supports program growth, regulatory compliance, accurate reimbursement, and high-quality patient outcomes through collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, payers, and community partners. The position blends clinical screening, education, and relationship-building with regulatory, documentation, and data integrity oversight.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a South Carolina Nursing License or Licensed Therapist (PT, OT, or SLP)

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years of inpatient rehabilitation or acute care experience.
• Prior experience in a Clinical Liaison and/or IRF-PAI Coordinator role.
• Experience supporting CMS or Joint Commission surveys.
• Certification in rehabilitation nursing or therapy specialty.
• Experience with Case Mix Index (CMI) management, audits, or denial prevention.
• Healthcare outreach or referral development experience.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated ability to apply regulatory standards to clinical practice.
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and collaboration skills.
• Professional demeanor aligned with patient-centered care and organizational values.
• Ability to function independently while supporting a team-based care model.
• Commitment to quality improvement, compliance, and continuous readiness.
• Ability to travel within the community as required.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of:
  • IRF-PAI
  • CMS regulations and IRF coverage criteria
  • Medicare reimbursement methodology
• Strong clinical judgment, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and healthcare data systems.

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Therapist (PT, OT, or SLP).
• Current South Carolina professional license in accordance with state licensure requirements.