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Kari Griffith

San Antonio

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in physical therapy, medical documentation and inpatient rehab coordination. Demonstrates expertise in CMS IRF regulations, interdisciplinary collaboration and pre-admission screening. Adept at functional scoring, diagnosis review and supporting accurate data capture for compliance and reimbursement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Navigator

Post Acute Medical (PAM) Health
08.2021 - Current

· Reviewed clinical documentation to support accurate coding and compliance with CMS IRF-PAI standards.
· Assisted in identifying rehab qualifying conditions and tier diagnoses to support IRF-PAI reimbursement optimization.
· Consulting with physicians and specialist doctors to determine appropriate level of care.
· Identified opportunities for new business development by assessing market trends, competitor activities and customer needs.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Methodist Health System
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Review medical charts and triage treatments for an efficient and effective therapy schedule.
  • Collaborate with nursing to provide an excellent patient experience.
  • Implement individualized therapy interventions to meet patient needs for optimal discharge disposition.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Menorah Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provide physical therapy interventions in an inpatient setting that includes acute, orthopedic, neuro, maternity, ICU and special surgery units.
  • Collaborate with multiple disciplines for appropriate discharge planning.
  • Review EMR to establish a productive schedule and prioritize patient needs.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Aegis Therapies
01.2014 - 09.2018
  • Exceeding expectations in performing self directed scheduling to arrange multiple appointments, submit daily billing and communicate changes to supervisors and the healthcare team.
  • Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and social workers to identify additional client needs.
  • Detailed documentation and data entry utilizing HealthMEDX system.

Education

Duluth Technical College
Duluth, MN

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Hillyard Technical Center
Saint Joseph, MO

Skills

  • Physical Therapy

  • Tier Diagnosis Familiarity

  • ACDIS CDI trained

  • Documentation Review

  • GG functional scoring

  • Interdisciplinary Team Communication

  • Rehab compliance

  • IRF Pre-Admission Criteria

Certification

  • ACDIS CDI Apprenticeship certificate
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Certificate in Medical Transcription

Timeline

Clinical Navigator

Post Acute Medical (PAM) Health
08.2021 - Current

Physical Therapist Assistant

Methodist Health System
06.2019 - 07.2021

Physical Therapist Assistant

Menorah Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2019

Physical Therapist Assistant

Aegis Therapies
01.2014 - 09.2018

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Hillyard Technical Center

Duluth Technical College