Field Case Mgr-Med / RN Worker's Comp in San Diego, CA Job
Location: San Diego California
Description: Coventry Health Care is at present recruited Field Case Mgr-Med / RN Worker's Comp in San Diego, CA Job right now, this career will be placed in California. Further informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Description:
Job Overview: Responsible for assessing and analyzing an injured employee t! o 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.Job Responsibilites:
- 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 treatm! ent.
- Develops and administers educational and prevent! ion 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.
- Registered nurse with current state (CA) 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,requires working from! home office.
- Strong computer skills with MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook, requires the use of a laptop computer and smart phone. Able to complete automated files.
- Regular, daily local travel required.
- Professional communication skills both written and verbal. Able to make outbound calls is required.
- Good time management, 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.
Primary Location: San Diego, CA, US
Other Locations: ,
Organization: 43000 - CHC Workers Compensation
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: 2013-10-31 00:00:00.0
Job ID: 1313457
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This career starts available on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:27:41 GMT
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