Field Case Manager

Field Case Manager

This Field Case will cover our Southbend, IN, Merrillville, IN/Warsaw, IN and Kalamazoo, MI region and must live in this area in order to be considered.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Sedgwick Field Case Managers work face to face with their injured workers and medical providers to facilitate; though advocacy, progressive medical treatment, and timely return-to-work; while acting as a liaison and providing communication between all involved parties. While frequent travel is required, you will maintain a home-based office.

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.

• Apply your medical/clinical or rehabilitation knowledge and experience to assist in the management of complex medical conditions, treatment planning and recovery from illness or injury.
• Work in the best of both worlds - a rewarding career making an impact on the health and lives of others, and a remote work environment that allows face to face interaction with injured workers and medical professionals.
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path while advocating for the most effective and efficient medical treatment for injured employees in a non-traditional setting.
• Enable our Caring counts® mission supporting injured employees from some of the world's best brands and organizations.
• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
• Celebrate your career achievements and each other through professional development opportunities, continuing education credits, team building initiatives and more.
• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Serve as patient advocate to support, guide and coordinate care for injured workers, families and caregivers as they navigate through the recovery process.
• Assist injured workers in achieving recovery and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education, identification of service resources and service facilitation.
• Identify appropriate providers and facilities throughout the continuum of services, while ensuring that available resources are being used in a timely and cost-effective manner in order to obtain optimum value for both the client and the reimbursement source

EDUCATION AND LICENSING

RN licensure preferred; or bachelor's degree in health or human services field required with one of the following certifications: CCM, CDMS, or CRC. Valid driver's license required. High speed internet required. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a motor vehicle record (MVR) check.

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

TAKING CARE OF YOU BY

• Offering a blended work environment.
• Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
• Providing on-going learning and professional growth opportunities.
• Promoting a strong team environment and a culture of support.
• Recognizing your successes and celebrating your achievements.
• We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits package including:
• Three Medical, and two dental plans to choose from.
• Tuition reimbursement eligible.
• 401K plan that matches 50% on every $ you put in up to the first 6% you save.
• 4 weeks PTO your first full year.

NEXT STEPS

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, a recruiter will be in touch.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.