Field Case Manager / Nurse
Location: Helena, Montana
Description: Coventry Health Care is at present looking to employ Field Case Manager / Nurse right now, this job will be designated in Montana. Further informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Company Overview: At Coventry Health Care, we are an organization of people dedicated to serving the health care needs of our community. We foster team involvement, encourage continuing education, and reward success. We strive to maintain an organization with energetic, growth-minded, and loyal employees who are continually challenged to make a difference. Field Case Manager-Medical (Workers Compensation) GENERAL SUMMARYResponsible for assessing and analyzing an injured employee to evaluate the medical and vocational needs required to facilitate the patients appropriate and timely return to work. Acts as a liaison with patient/family, employer, provider(s), insurance companies, and healthcare personnel. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Assesses and analyzes an injured employees medical and vocational status. Develops a plan of care to facilitate the patients appropriate and timely return to work. - Interviews patients in their homes, work-sites, or physicians 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. JOB SPECIFICATIONS * Registered nurse with current state RN license. * Previous (3 or more years) Case Management experience required. * Bachelors 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 with MS Office ) Word, Excel, Outlook. May require the use of a laptop computer. * Regular local travel required. Must have reliable means of transporation. * Demonstrated communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.BENEFITS: Coventry Health Care offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package starting on the first day of employment, and a generous 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting. We also offer a generous paid time off program which includes two weeks vacation, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, a business casual environment, and the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals in a dynamic organizationApplication Instructions:To join our dynamic organization, which offers an excellent salary and benefits package, please complete Coventry's employment application / Profile page. Be sure to SAVE information after each completed page. and submit a current copy of your resume with salary history to: www.cvty.com then go to Join Our Team tab , search for requisition numbers 173620Kis for Missoula , MT and 173639K is for Helena, NT.Coventry Health Care is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building a talented and diverse team
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