1099 Field Case Manager - RN or LPN (Workers' Comp) - Lafayette, LA

Description Now Hiring : Field Case Managers (RN or LPN) - Lafayette, LA (1099) The IMA Group is actively expanding across Louisiana and seeking experienced Field Case Managers in Lafayette, LA to join our growing 1099 network. We offer flexible, independent contractor opportunities for RNs or LPNs with at least one year of workers' compensation experience. Whether you're looking to manage a few cases or maintain a full caseload, we allow you to build a schedule that fits your availability. As a Field Case Manager, you'll oversee the medical treatment of individuals with workplace injuries, collaborating with insurance carriers, medical providers, attorneys, employers, and injured workers. Your role is critical in ensuring timely and appropriate medical care, while helping achieve return-to-work goals in a cost-effective manner. Responsibilities :

• Provide comprehensive medical case management in coordination with patients, physicians, healthcare providers, employers, and referral sources.
• Evaluate treatment plans for appropriateness, medical necessity, and cost-efficiency.
• Coordinate Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) and / or perform job site evaluations.
• Track patient progress, engage with providers, and offer medical recommendations to all stakeholders.
• Prioritize casework effectively and develop strategic plans for care management.
• Prepare timely, detailed reports and attend medical appointments as required. Qualifications :
• Current license as an RN or LPN.
• Minimum of 1 year of workers' compensation case management experience.
• Malpractice Liability Insurance (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong computer / technology proficiency.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Access to a personal computer, phone, and reliable transportation for in-person appointments. The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services. Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets. Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.