CDI Specialist

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)
• No mortality reviews

Service Lines

• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Cardiovascular
• Oncology / Cancer Services
• Other acute inpatient services

Qualifications

• 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
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and open to feedback

Systems (Required)

• EPIC
• 3M 360 CAC

Role Details

• 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)
• Start: ASAP

Interview Process

• Resume review
• Clinical assessment (10 scenarios, ~1 hour)
• Final discussion prior to offer