Occupational Health Case Manager Nurse
17 days ago
Arlington
Job Description Location: Arlington, TX Pay Range: $47.00 - $50.00 per hour Schedule: • Primary Shift: Monday-Friday, 1st Shift, • Flexibility: Ability to cover occasional 2nd and 3rd shift, if caseload needs require it. Role Overview: As the Occupational Health Case Manager, you will be the clinical lead for assigned occupational injury and illness cases. You will manage the process from initial injury through Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and a successful Return-to-Work (RTW) or Stay-at-Work (SAW) outcome. You will act as the vital link between employees, healthcare providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient recovery and operational continuity. Key Responsibilities: • Clinical Assessment: Perform initial and ongoing assessments of injury history, job demands, and functional status., • Case Planning: Manage individualized case plans with clear goals, treatment steps, and escalation criteria., • Work Accommodations: Translate medical restrictions into specific, policy-compliant work accommodations., • RTW Strategy: Collaborate with HR, Safety, and Leadership to design and implement practical RTW/SAW plans., • Care Coordination: Sync care between on-site clinics, external providers, and Workers' Comp/TPA partners., • Employee Engagement: Ensure clear communication regarding care plans, including structured 24-48-hour follow-ups., • Documentation: Maintain accurate, real-time records within occupational health EMR systems., • Data Analysis: Analyze case metrics (lost time, RTW speed) to drive cost savings and process improvements. Required Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)., • Licensure: Active RN license (Texas license or Texas multistate eligibility)., • Experience: Candidates must have experience working in either an occupational health or Workers' Compensation nursing role to qualify for this position. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients. Company DescriptionHere at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine. Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?