Pasco, WA - Medical Case Manger

Tyson Foods; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Yearly bonus potential

Excellent benefits on day one

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

Maternity/parental leave

Education program

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Medical Case Manager to coordinate care for injured team members. You will liaise with plant management, medical providers, and workers’ compensation to resolve medical and administrative needs and support timely return to work.

The role emphasizes developing case management plans, coordinating with local providers, and ensuring adherence to modified duty requirements. Occasional telephonic management may occur.

Qualifications

• RN program completion or certification in vocational rehabilitation field required.
• CCMC-CCM or ABOHN-CM certification required within 36 months of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in Acute Care, Emergency Care, Critical Care, Utilization Review, Orthopedics, Occupational Health, or related nursing fields.
• Case Management experience preferred; knowledge of state workers’ compensation regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between injured team members, plant management, medical providers, and workers’ compensation.
• Develop individualized medical case management plans and coordinate with local medical providers.
• Support injured team members through recovery and return-to-work or case settlement; initiate permanent placement when PMR are assigned.
• Ensure adherence to prescribed modified restricted duty requirements; occasional telephonic case management as needed.

Skills

Liaison & communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer proficiency

Healthcare provider relationships

Education

RN program completed

Vocational rehabilitation certification

CCMC-CCM certification

ABOHN-CM certification

Job description

“Be the Link Between Care and Recovery – Join Tyson Foods as a Medical Case Manager!”

SUMMARY

This role serves as a vital liaison between injured team members, plant management, medical providers, and corporate workers’ compensation to ensure timely communication and resolution of all medical and administrative needs. The Medical Case Manager is responsible for facilitating the timely return of injured or ill team members to their optimum level of function in the shortest possible time.

Key responsibilities include maintaining close working relationships with plant health services, human resources, and operations management; developing individualized medical case management plans; coordinating with local medical providers; supporting injured team members through their recovery and return to permanent placement or case settlement; initiating the permanent placement process when permanent medical restrictions are assigned; and acting as the company liaison to explain workers’ compensation benefits. Ensure team members and supervisors are following prescribed modified restricted duty requirements. Occasional telephonic case management may be required.

Detailed duties and performance expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program or certification in an accredited vocational rehabilitation field is required.
• Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC-CCM) or American Board of Occupational Health Nursing Case Management (ABOHN-CM) certification required within 36 months of hire.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in Acute Care, Emergency Care, Critical Care, Utilization Review, Orthopedics, Occupational Health, or related nursing fields.
• Case Management experience is highly preferred. Knowledge of state workers’ compensation regulations is preferred.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer proficiency required.

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team members—from hourly employees to upper management—as well as government officials.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk during the workday. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious illnesses, and occasional hazardous materials. Must be physically able to respond promptly to emergency situations within the facility.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Travel: Occasional travel required, including 1-3 trips per year outside the assigned location. Frequent local travel to meet with medical providers and conduct regular visits with team members during inpatient or outpatient hospital stays.

Benefits

• We offer relocation, competitive wages, yearly bonus potential, excellent benefits package on day one, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k), Stock Purchase Plan, maternity/parental leave and fully funded Education Program