Medical & Disability Case Manager

Description:Responsible for managing assigned case load to ensure individuals receive appropriate healthcare in order to return-to-work and normal activity timely and in a cost effective manner. Case load may include catastrophic/complex medical/disability cases, lost time, and/or medical only claims.Qualifications:Ability to analyze and make sound nursing judgments and to accurately document activities.Strong communication skills in order to effectively communicate with claimants, medical professionals, employers, claims staff and others. Good negotiation skills to effectively establish target return to work dates. Prefer previous telephonic case management experience within the insurance industry.Knowledge of state, local and federal laws related to health care delivery preferred along with personal computer knowledge and proficiency. Degree from an accredited nursing school required (prefer Bachelor of Science in Nursing). Minimum of 3 to 5 years of clinical nursing experience; prefer previous orthopedic, emergency room, critical care, home care or rehab care experience. Must also have current unrestricted registered nurse (R.N.) license in the of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Must have additional professional certifications, such as CCM, COHN, CRRN, etc., where required by WC law.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceWe recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 401K and retirement plan, Accidental death & dismemberment insurance, Credit Union membership, Dental coverage, Dependent life insurance, Disability insurance, Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance, Employee life insurance, Long-term care insurance, Medical coverage, Paid time-off, Pay-for-Performance, Reimbursement accounts, Tuition reimbursement, Vision care coverage, and Work/Life resources.Job Location: Roseland, NJJob Number: 36879BRCompany URL: http://www.libertymutual.comCompany Profile:About Liberty Mutual Group Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group is a diversified global insurer and sixth largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2006 direct written premium. The Company also ranks 95th on the Fortune 500 list of largest corporations in the U.S. based on 2006 revenue. As of December 31, 2007, Liberty Mutual Group had $94.7 billion in consolidated assets, $82.3 billion in consolidated liabilities, and $25.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue. Liberty Mutual Group offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, workers compensation, commercial multiple peril, commercial automobile, general liability, global specialty, group disability, assumed reinsurance, fire and surety.Liberty Mutual Group (www.libertymutual.com) employs over 40,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world. Job Information Location: US-NJ-Roseland Salary: Salary commensurate with experience Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Medical/Health Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education: Bachelor's Degree Contact Information