Tara Cares is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Therapist, with MDS experience as the Reimbursement Consultant to cover locations in Northern Alabama (Birmingham and Florence) and Tennessee (Memphis area).
We are looking for a full-time Reimbursement Consultant to take a leadership role in long-term care facilities in Alabama and Tennessee. Are you a passionate professional nurse, RN, LPN or Therapist, with high ethical standards? Do you have expertise in RAI/MDS coding PDPM methodology and Medicare/Medicaid rules and regulations? Do you have a positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude and want to join a like-minded skilled nursing team of professional that will appreciate what you have to offer as a Reimbursement Consultant? Are you looking for a well-respected and supportive company that can offer you opportunities for professional growth? If so, please read on.
This position pays a very competitive salary commensurate with experience. We also offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, AD&D, a 401 (k) plan, generous paid time off, optional short-term/long-term disability, flex benefit plans, a continuing education/licensure allowance, on-site training, a web-based training program that can be used for continuing education, and a car allowance. If this sounds like the opportunity in long-term care that you’ve been looking for, apply today!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CONSULTANT NURSE

• Current, valid license as an LPN, RN, or licensed Therapist preferred and is in good standing.
• Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal, and local regulations as they pertain to long-term care.
• Previous MDS 3.0/ PDPM experience required.
• Consulting experience preferred.
• Additional education or experience in rehabilitative and geriatric nursing is preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) as it applies to clinical reimbursement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Medicare and Medicaid RUG grouper categories and documentation guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of analyzing and tracking the Case-Mix Roster for MS report and making recommendations accordingly.
• Ability to travel 75-100% of the time and stay overnight at satellite locations as necessary.
• Reside within the coverage area.
• Willing to travel daily to facilities in coverage areas.
• This is not a remote position.
  Are you committed to safety and conscientious about following OSHA and other established procedures? Do you present yourself professionally? Are you patient-focused and always eager to learn and improve? Do you have respect for privacy and confidentiality? Are you a self-motivated team player? Do you have the ability to be tactful and sensitive to the emotional needs of others? Are you a problem solver? If so, then you might just be perfect for this Reimbursement Consultant position!

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