Workers Comp Case Manager

Great Little Rock Company in search of a Case Manager for their Workers' Compensation Case Management team! Average 30-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Excellent Benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance with paid employee deductible and 401K!

This is a great job for someone looking for less stress, a flexible schedule, and a collaborative nursing environment.

Responsible for assessing and analyzing an injured party 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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assesses and analyzes an injured patient's medical and vocational status.

Develops a plan of care to facilitate the patient's appropriate and timely return to work.

Interviews patients on work sites, therapy 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 patients, 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 the 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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Registered Nurse with current license and 3 years experience in Case Management, ICU or Orthopedic experience Preferred. Will look at a Case Manager with experience & Bachelor's Degree.

Ability to work independently (with the option to work from home occasionally)

Strong PC skills (regular use of laptop computer)

Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Workers' compensation experienced preferred, but not required