Field Case Manager
About The Position
The Field Case Manager partners with injured workers, employers, and medical providers to develop case management strategies that support medical recovery and a successful return to work through advocacy, communication, and coordination of medical services. The role applies medical, clinical, or rehabilitation knowledge to complex medical conditions, treatment planning, and recovery from illness or injury. It covers the South Jersey region and surrounding areas; candidates must live in that area. The position offers a remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy, while supporting injured employees and coordinating effective, efficient medical treatment.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state or territory.
- Must live in the South Jersey region or surrounding areas.
- Ability to think clearly and conceptually, exercise sound judgment and discretion, troubleshoot, analyze, and solve problems.
- Ability to handle work-related stress, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to perform computer keyboarding and to hear, see, and speak.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university, or equivalent work experience.
- Certification in case management, rehabilitation nursing, or a related specialty.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments by telephone to evaluate an injured worker’s injury, medical treatment, psychosocial needs, cultural implications, and support systems.
- Communicate effectively and build relationships with the claims examiner, client, injured worker, attorney, and supervisor.
- Identify barriers to recovery or return to work and address them through creative problem-solving.
- Negotiate treatment and disability duration with providers using medical and disability-duration guidelines while adhering to quality standards.
- Identify opportunities to expedite care, contain costs, and support timely medical recovery.
- Recommend alternate clinical resources to support claim resolution.
- Protect client privacy and confidentiality, promote client safety and advocacy, and follow ethical, legal, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 401(k) plan with a 50% match on contributions up to the first 6% saved.
- Four weeks of PTO during the first full year.
- Bonus eligibility.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Flexible spending or health savings account.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- Ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities.
- Continuing education credits.
- Professional development opportunities and team-building initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
