Medical Field Case Manager

Overview

This is a full-time, field position, remote when not traveling locally. The candidate must be located in the Knoxville, TN area due to regular local travel for in-person patient appointments.

• 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 attending injured worker’s appointments when appropriate, preparing status updates for submittal to customers, and other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Must be in good standing.
• URAC-recognized certification in case management (CCM, CDMS, CRC, CRRN or COHN, COHN-S, RN-BC, ACM, CMAC, CMC).
• Travel:
  Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to and attend in-person appointments with injured workers in assigned geography.
• Internet:
  Must have reliable internet.

We’re committed to supporting your ultimate well-being through our total compensation package offerings that support your health, wealth and self. These offerings include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts / Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, and an array of resources that encourage a lifetime of healthier living. Benefits eligibility may differ depending on full-time or part-time status.

Compensation depends on the applicable US geographic market. The expected base pay for this position ranges from $62,000 - $80,000 annually. In addition to the base salary, you will be eligible to participate in our productivity-based bonus program. Your total compensation, including base pay and potential bonus, will be based on a number of factors including skills, experience, education, and performance metrics.