Field Case Mgr-Med (WC - Grand Rapids MI Job in Grand Rapids, Michigan For Sale

Description: Responsible for assessing and analyzing an injured employee to evaluate the medical and vocational needs required to facilitate the patient***s appropriate and timely return to work. Acts as a liaison with patient/family, employer, provider(s, insurance companies, and healthcare personnel. - Assesses and analyzes an injured employee***s medical and vocational status. Develops a plan of care to facilitate the patient***s appropriate and timely return to work. - Interviews patient***s in their homes, work-sites, or physician***s office to provide ongoing case management services. - Monitors patient progress toward desired outcomes through assessment and evaluation. - Communicates both in-person and telephonically with patient, medical providers, attorneys, employers and insurance carriers. Prepares all required documentation of case work activities. - May arrange referrals, consultations and therapeutic services for patients. Confers with specialists concerning course of care and treatment. - Develops and administers educational and prevention programs. - Applies all laws and regulations that apply to the provision of rehabilitation services. Applies all special instructions required by individual insurance carriers and referral sources. - Testifies as required to substantiate any relevant case work or reports. - Performs other duties as assigned. 32 Hours per week Qualifications: - Registered nurse with current state RN license. - Previous (3 or more years case management experience required. - Bachelor***s degree or equivalent experience preferred. - CCM, CRRN, COHN, or CDMS eligibility or current certification encouraged. These designations are required where dictated by state law. - Knowledge of laws and regulations governing delivery of rehabilitation services. - Knowledge of workers*** compensation and disability industry - Strong problem solving and analytical skills. - Ability to work independently (may require working from home. - Demonstrated PC skills (may require the use of a laptop computer. - Regular local travel required. - Demonstrated communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Coventry Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building a talented and diverse team. Job: Professionals Primary Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US Organization: xxxx0 - CHC Workers Compensation Schedule: Part-time Job Posting: xxxx-09-18 00:00:00.0 Job ID: xxxx509