Field Case Manager II

CorVel Corporation•Fairfax, VA

2h•$66,941 - $101,258•Hybrid

About The Position

CorVel Corporation is hiring a registered nurse to work as a Field Medical Case Manager in the Fairfax, Virginia area. The position works from home and on the road, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The case manager works with injured workers and their families to support recovery, coordinating with patients, family members, medical providers, employers, referral sources, and CorVel colleagues. This role manages workers’ compensation cases within a defined jurisdiction and involves heavy local travel, with availability for travel up to approximately 60% of the work week or month. Overnight travel may also be required. The role provides in-person and telephonic medical case management, assesses and evaluates patient progress and treatment plans, and works with physicians to discuss treatment options. It includes attending medical, home, and sometimes attorney visits; participating in hospital or long-term facility discharge planning; conducting initial home evaluations; and coordinating care such as durable medical equipment and nursing services. CorVel is a national provider of risk management services for workers’ compensation, auto, health, and disability management. The company describes itself as a stable, growing organization with a supportive culture and career advancement opportunities. Full-time regular employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package. Medical Case Managers are also eligible for a bonus and receive technological devices for access to CorVel’s case management application.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current RN licensure in the state of operation.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned locations.
Effective communication and multitasking skills in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to meet with patients, physicians, healthcare providers, attorneys, advisors or clients, and coworkers.
Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude, including the ability to use Microsoft Office and Excel spreadsheets.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an RN Medical Case Manager.
Clinical background in orthopedics, neurology, or rehabilitation.
Certification as a CCM, CIRS, or another case management certification.
Cost containment background, such as utilization review or managed care.

Responsibilities

Provide in-person and telephonic medical case management involving the patient, physician, other healthcare providers, employer, and referral source.
Use medical and nursing knowledge to discuss the current treatment plan and possible alternative plans with physicians.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient progress.
Evaluate treatment plans for appropriateness, medical necessity, and cost effectiveness.
Attend visits with doctors, other providers, patients at home, and, in some cases, attorneys.
Attend hospital and long-term facility discharge planning conferences to assess appropriateness of care and develop long-term care strategies.
Conduct home visits for initial evaluations.
Coordinate care, including delivery of durable medical equipment and nursing services.
Travel locally to assigned locations, up to approximately 60% of the work week or month, and be available for possible overnight travel.
Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

Medical (HDHP) with pharmacy
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account options
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Pre-paid legal insurance
Parking and Transit FSA accounts
401(k) and Roth 401(k)
Paid time off
Bonus eligibility
State-of-the-art technological devices for access to CorVel’s case management application