Overview Join to apply for the CA Medical Case Manager II (La Mirada, CA) role at CorVel Corporation .
CorVel Corporation is hiring a caring, self-motivated, energetic and independent registered nurse to fill a Medical Case Manager position in La Mirada, CA. This is a heavy local travel role responsible for working with a caseload of workers compensation injured workers within a defined jurisdiction. 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. You will work closely with injured workers to facilitate their recovery, collaborating with the patient, their family, medical providers, team members, and others.
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
Utilizes 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 visits
Attends hospital and/or long-term facility discharge planning conferences to determine appropriateness of care and develop an effective long-term care strategy
Conducts initial home visit evaluation
Implements care such as negotiating the delivery of durable medical equipment and nursing services
Regular travel is required; be available for local travel up to ~60% of the work week/month; overnight travel may be required
Complies with safety rules and regulations during working hours in conjunction with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
Additional duties as required
Knowledge & Skills
Effective communication and multi-tasking in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Ability to meet with patients, physicians, other healthcare providers, attorneys, advisors/clients, and coworkers
A cost containment background (e.g., utilization review or managed care) is helpful
Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
Ability to work independently and within a team
Education & Experience
Experience as an RN Medical Case Manager is ideal; a clinical background in orthopedics, neurology, or rehabilitation is preferred
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current RN licensure in the state of operation
Certification as 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 salary ranges may vary depending on location. Pay ranges consider federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions. Levels (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) may be adjusted during the interview process and offer process. Pay Range: $31.46 - $47.59 per hour .
A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel Careers website. Opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s).
About CorVel
CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of risk management solutions for workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on NASDAQ since 1991. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people nationwide embody our ACE-IT values: Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork.
Benefits for full-time regular employees include Medical (HDHP) with Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, HSA, FSA options, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, Roth 401K, and paid time off. Medical Case Managers are eligible for bonuses and will have access to Cor Vel’s proprietary Case Management application.
CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.