Episodic Care Manager
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Practitioner
Piper Companies is seeking an Episodic Care Manager for a fully remote opportunity within the healthcare and managed care industry. This Episodic Care Manager position is a long-term contract role responsible for conducting utilization reviews, evaluating medical necessity, coordinating clinical determinations, and collaborating with providers and internal healthcare teams to support quality member outcomes.
Responsibilities- Perform clinical assessments for inpatient, outpatient, durable medical equipment (DME), and other healthcare service requests to determine coverage appropriateness.
- Apply medical policies, benefit plans, regulatory guidelines, and evidence-based criteria when reviewing cases for authorization and utilization management decisions.
- Coordinate with physicians, nurses, providers, and operational teams to ensure timely resolution of clinical reviews and authorization requests.
- Prepare detailed case documentation, clinical summaries, and review outcomes while maintaining compliance with productivity, quality, and regulatory expectations.
- Escalate complex cases for physician review, facilitate peer-to-peer discussions when appropriate, and communicate determination outcomes to members and providers.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with at least three years of clinical experience, or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with a minimum of five years of clinical experience.
- Valid North Carolina nursing license or active compact multistate nursing license required throughout employment.
- Strong understanding of utilization management, medical necessity review, health plan benefits, and healthcare regulations.
- Proven ability to analyze clinical records, interpret guidelines, and present concise clinical assessments for physician review.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills with experience working independently in a remote environment.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 annually
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K
- Posting Date:
August 7, 2026 - Apply By Date:
August 31, 2026 - Work Arrangement:
Fully Remote - Employment Type:
Long-Term Contract
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