Medical Case Manager I

CorVel Corporation is hiring a caring, self-motivated, energetic and independent registered nurse to fill a Medical Case Manager position in Austin, TX. Work from home, and on the road. Monday – Friday, regular business hours. As a Medical Case Manager you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers and their families. Your responsibilities include working closely with injured workers to facilitate their recovery. You will work collaboratively with the patient, their family, medical providers, members of our team, and others. This is a heavy local travel role responsible for working with a caseload of workers compensation injured workers within a defined jurisdiction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides in-person and telephonic Medical Case Management to individuals, involving the patient, physician, other health care providers, the employer, and the referral source Utilizestheir medical and nursing knowledge to discuss the current treatment plan with the physician and discuss alternate treatment plans Provides assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient’s progress Evaluates patient’s treatment plan for appropriateness, medical necessity, and cost effectiveness Attends doctors, other providers, home and in some cases, attorney’s visits Attends hospital and/or long-term facility discharge planning conferences, etc. for the purpose of determining appropriateness of care and developing an effective long-term care strategy Conducts home visit for initial evaluation Implements care such as negotiating the delivery of durable medical equipment and nursing services This role requires regular travel, dependent on the injured worker’s injuries and needs. The employee must be available for local travel up to approximately 60% of the work week/month This role may require overnight travel Additional duties as required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Effective communication and multi‑tasking skills in a high‑volume, fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment Ability to meet with the patient, their physicians, other healthcare providers, attorneys, advisors/clients, and coworkers A cost containment background, such as utilization review or managed care is helpful Strong interpersonal, time‑management, and organizational skills Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office, including Excel spreadsheets Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Experience as an RN Medical Case Manager is ideal, or a clinical background in orthopedics, neurology, or rehabilitation is preferred Graduate of accredited school of nursing Current RN Licensure in state of operation Certification as a CCM, CIRS, or other Case Management certifications preferred A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned locations is required

PAY RANGE

CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time. For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process. In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first. ABOUT CORVEL – Medical Case Managers CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry‑leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE‑IT!). CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr CorVel Corporation