Full Time OASIS Auditor / Physical Therapist (PT)

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical missionto take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with C ompassion, A ccountability, R espect, E xcellence and S ervice ( CARES ), Mission Healthcares core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patients lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!
Pay range (depending on experience): $80k - $100k/year
Schedule/Shift: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Territory/Location: Tempe, AZ

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team and maintains an effective collaborative relationship with the leadership team as well as other departments.
• Confirms all documentation submitted to workflow is accurate and complete and sufficient to support skilled need and medical necessity.
• Reinforces agency processes when offering feedback to clinicians regarding documentation deficiencies or OASIS corrections.
• Make sure visit utilization is supported by individual patient assessment.
• Confirms clinical documentation supports Admission/Recertification/Discharge decision.
• Reviews all OASIS assessments for inconsistencies between narrative documentation and OASIS coding, and locks timely.
• Partners with the Education Department on a variety of quality initiatives recognizing OASIS accuracy is essential to demonstrate improved outcomes.
• Maintains working knowledge of home health regulations, CHAP standards, conditions of participation and OASIS.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize SHP data to improve quality and optimize performance with real-time actionable analytics including managing SHP alerts.
• Attends Case Conference periodically.
• Partners with team members to ensure adequate coverage of workflow for each office including on-call rotation to cover holidays and/or weekends if needed.
• All workflow tasks Must be addressed prior to end of shift.
• Shows a high level of organizational skills to establish and manage priorities, completing all workflow tasks daily to prevent delays in patient care and assist with timely billing and end of month close.
• Diligent with follow up on outstanding tasks, showing attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Participates in department meetings as required and adheres to practices outlined by the agency.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy
• Current unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist
• Minimum of 1 year of home health experience with a working knowledge of Title XXII, Medicare Home Health Conditions of Participation, and OASIS
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to handle stressful situations/deadlines.
• Strong computer and software skills with knowledge of Home Care Home Base highly preferred.
• Self-starter, goal directed with ability to work independently and stay focused without on-site supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with agency staff, upper management, and other members of the health care team.

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At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.
Equal Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Accessibility Commitment: We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.
Inclusion Efforts: We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.
Your Voice Matters: Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.