Telephonic Case Manager

About the role

This is a full-time, flexible work from home position and can be located anywhere in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and competency in the application of case management standards of practice.
• Use advanced knowledge of types of injury, medications, comorbidities, treatment options, treatment alternatives, and knowledge of job duties to advise on a treatment plan.
• Interview disabled persons to assess overall recovery, including whether injuries or conditions are occupational or non-occupational.
• Collaborate with treating physicians/providers and utilize available resources to help create and implement treatment plans tailored to an individual patient.
• Work with employers and physicians to modify job duties where practical to facilitate early return to work.
• Evaluate and modify case goals based on injured/disabled person’s improvement and treatment effectiveness.
• Independently manage workload, including prioritizing cases and deciding how best to manage cases effectively.
• Complete other duties, such as prepare status updates for submittal to customers, assist in training/orientation of new staff as requested, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• RN Compact License Required
• URAC-recognized certification in case management (CCM, CDMS, CRC, CRRN or COHN, COHN-S, RN-BC, ACM, CMAC, CMC).

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field.
• Experience: 2+ years clinical practice preferred. Workers’ compensation-related experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to advocate recommendations effectively with physicians/providers, employers, and customers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook Email.
• Proficient grammar, sentence structure, and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Full and comprehensive benefits program.
• 24 days of paid vacation/holidays in your first year plus sick days.
• Home office equipment including laptop and desktop monitor.
• Employee Assistance and Referral Program.
• Hands-on workers’ compensation case management training.