Field Case Manager

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Field Case Manager This Field Case Manager will cover our Baton Rouge, Lafayette, LA region and has to live in this area in order to be considered. Applicant must live in or around surrounding area in order to be considered for position. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Sedgwick Field Case Managers work face to face with their injured workers and medical providers t o 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 RESPONSIBLITIES 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 graduate degree in health or human services field required with a one of the following certifications: CCM, CDMS, or CRC. Valid driver’s license required. High speed internet required. TAKING CARE OF YOU BY Offering flexibility and autonomy. 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 including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day. NEXT STEPS If your application is selected to advance to the next round, a recruiter will be in touch. #nurse #fieldcasemanager #CRC 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.