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Description: Responsible 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. -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. Qualifications: -Registered nurse with current state (NE) 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. - Part-time work schedule ( 20 hours a week) -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, this a work from home position. -Strong computer skills with wireless devices such as; laptop and smart phone. Able to work on automated files -Regular, daily local travel required. Must have reliable means of transportation. -Professional communication skills both written and verbal is required. Fluent in Spanish is preferred. -Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills. Coventry Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to building a talented and diverse team. Job: Professionals Primary Location: Grand Island, NE, US Other Locations: Kearney-Nebraska-United States, Organization: 430 - CHC Workers Compensation Schedule: Part-time Job Posting: 2013-04-30 00:00:00.0 Job ID: 1311625 Job Overview Date Thu, 30 05 2013 00:00:00 GMT ' healthcallings.com
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