Field Case Manager - VOC
Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Description: Coventry Workers Comp Services is employing Field Case Manager - VOC right now, this position will be depute in Pennsylvania. For detail informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. King of Prussia, PA
Coventry Health Care was established in 1986 as a provider of managed health care services, offering members a wide choice of options, high sta! ndards of care and affordable rates. Since our founding, Coventry has experienced dramatic growth, increasing membership and an expansion of its service areas.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for assessing and analyzing an injured employee to evaluate the 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 company, and healthcare personnel.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Asseses and analyzes an injured employee's vocational status. Develops a plan of care to facilitate the patient's appropriate and timely return to work.
Interviews patient's in their homes, work-sites, or physician's office to provide ongoing case management services.
Conducts vocational testing, job site analysis, job development, counseling and placement to manage patient's return to work status. Monitors patient progress toward desired outcome! s 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. This position is for 32 hours per week.
Qualifications:JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Masters prepared counselor preferred. Certification with the state's Workers' Compensation Court required only where dictated by state law.
Previous (3 or more years) case management experience requ! ired.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Must be Certified Rehab Counselor (CRC).
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 (may require working from home).
Demonstrated PC skills (may require the use of a laptop computer).
Regular local travel required.
Demonstrated communication, organizational, 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: King Of Prussia, PA, US
Schedule: Part-time
Job ID: 1312453
Coventry Workers' Comp Services
www.cvty.com
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with sala! ry requirements and a resume to Coventry Workers Comp Services.
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This position will be started on: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:19:20 GMT
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