CDI Specialist
10 days ago
Corpus Christi
CDI Specialist (Contract / Contract-to-Hire) – Remote We’re seeking an experienced CDI Specialist to support a Vizient improvement initiative across our clients North Region community hospitals. This is a high-impact, contract-focused role for a clinically strong CDI professional who thrives in a fast-paced, concurrent review environment. Key Responsibilities • Review 14–19 charts/day (6–8 new admissions + re-reviews), • Perform concurrent CDI reviews with some retrospective work, • Generate compliant queries (minimum 25% query rate), • Support PSI & HAC reviews (training provided if limited experience), • Participate in DRG mismatch resolution between CDI and Coding, • Maintain 91–95% query response rate, • Monthly audits: 6 records (3 with queries, 3 without), • Neurology, • Orthopedics, • Cardiovascular, • Oncology / Cancer Services, • Active CDI certification, • Active RN license (Compact required), • BSN required, • 5+ years bedside clinical experience, • ICU and/or Med-Surg experience preferred, • Prior CDI contract experience strongly preferred, • Experience in large, complex facilities (500+ beds, Level 1 Trauma, Teaching Hospitals), • Strong knowledge of compliant query practices, • EPIC, • Openings: 2, • Schedule: Monday–Friday, core hours 8am–5pm CST, • Flexible start time between 6am–9am CST, • Work Type: Remote, • Contract: Contract or Contract-to-Hire, • C2H candidates must reside in: TX, OK, LA, TN, or GA, • Pay: Up to $55/hr (W2), • Resume review, • Clinical assessment (10 scenarios, ~1 hour), • Final discussion prior to offer