Case Manager Jobs in Kentucky
Case manager jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in behavioral health, Medicaid managed care, and hospital discharge planning, with consistent demand from entry-level to senior clinical case manager roles. Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green are the busiest hiring markets, anchored by employers such as Humana, Baptist Health, and UK HealthCare. The most in-demand specialties include substance use disorder case management, long-term services and supports coordination, and utilization review. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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CorVel Corporation is hiring a caring, self-motivated, energetic and independent registered nurse to fill a Medical Case Manager position in Louisville, KY.
Work from home, and on the road. Monday – Friday, regular business hours.
As a Medical Case Manager you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers and their families. Your responsibilities include working closely with injured workers to facilitate their recovery. You will work collaboratively with the patient, their family, medical providers, members of our team, and others. This is a heavy local travel role responsible for working with a caseload of workers compensation injured workers within a defined jurisdiction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides in-person and telephonic Medical Case Management to individuals, involving the patient, physician, other health care providers, the employer, and the referral source
- Utilizes their medical and nursing knowledge to discuss the current treatment plan with the physician and discuss alternate treatment plans
- Provides assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient’s progress
- Evaluates patient’s treatment plan for appropriateness, medical necessity, and cost effectiveness
- Attends doctors, other providers, home and in some cases, attorney’s visits
- Attends hospital and/or long-term facility discharge planning conferences, etc. for the purpose of determining appropriateness of care and developing an effective long-term care strategy
- Conducts home visit for initial evaluation
- Implements care such as negotiating the delivery of durable medical equipment and nursing services
- This role requires regular travel, dependent on the injured worker’s injuries and needs. The employee must be available for local travel up to approximately 60% of the work week/month
- This role may require overnight travel
- Additional duties as required
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Effective communication and multi-tasking skills in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Ability to meet with the patient, their physicians, other healthcare providers, attorneys, advisors/clients, and coworkers
- A cost containment background, such as utilization review or managed care is helpful
- Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office, including Excel spreadsheets
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Experience as an RN Medical Case Manager is ideal, or a clinical background in orthopedics, neurology, or rehabilitation is preferred
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing
- Current RN Licensure in state of operation
- Certification as a CCM, CIRS, or other Case Management certifications preferred
- A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned locations is required
PAY RANGE:
CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time.
For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.
Pay Range: $66,941 – $101,258
A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel website: CorVel Careers | Opportunities in Risk Management (https://www.corvel.com/company/careers/)
In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.
ABOUT CORVEL – Medical Case Managers:
CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).
A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off. In addition, Medical Case Managers are eligible for bonus and will be provided state-of-the-art technological devices to ensure ready access to CorVel’s proprietary Case Management application, enabling staff to retrieve documents on the go and log activities as they occur.
CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
#LI-Remote
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
CorVel Corporation is hiring a caring, self-motivated, energetic and independent registered nurse to fill a Medical Case Manager position in Louisville, KY.
Work from home, and on the road. Monday – Friday, regular business hours.
As a Medical Case Manager you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers and their families. Your responsibilities include working closely with injured workers to facilitate their recovery. You will work collaboratively with the patient, their family, medical providers, members of our team, and others. This is a heavy local travel role responsible for working with a caseload of workers compensation injured workers within a defined jurisdiction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides in-person and telephonic Medical Case Management to individuals, involving the patient, physician, other health care providers, the employer, and the referral source
- Utilizes their medical and nursing knowledge to discuss the current treatment plan with the physician and discuss alternate treatment plans
- Provides assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient’s progress
- Evaluates patient’s treatment plan for appropriateness, medical necessity, and cost effectiveness
- Attends doctors, other providers, home and in some cases, attorney’s visits
- Attends hospital and/or long-term facility discharge planning conferences, etc. for the purpose of determining appropriateness of care and developing an effective long-term care strategy
- Conducts home visit for initial evaluation
- Implements care such as negotiating the delivery of durable medical equipment and nursing services
- This role requires regular travel, dependent on the injured worker’s injuries and needs. The employee must be available for local travel up to approximately 60% of the work week/month
- This role may require overnight travel
- Additional duties as required
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Effective communication and multi-tasking skills in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Ability to meet with the patient, their physicians, other healthcare providers, attorneys, advisors/clients, and coworkers
- A cost containment background, such as utilization review or managed care is helpful
- Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office, including Excel spreadsheets
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Experience as an RN Medical Case Manager is ideal, or a clinical background in orthopedics, neurology, or rehabilitation is preferred
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing
- Current RN Licensure in state of operation
- Certification as a CCM, CIRS, or other Case Management certifications preferred
- A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned locations is required
PAY RANGE:
CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time.
For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.
Pay Range: $66,941 – $101,258
A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel website: CorVel Careers | Opportunities in Risk Management (https://www.corvel.com/company/careers/)
In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.
ABOUT CORVEL – Medical Case Managers:
CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).
A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off. In addition, Medical Case Managers are eligible for bonus and will be provided state-of-the-art technological devices to ensure ready access to CorVel’s proprietary Case Management application, enabling staff to retrieve documents on the go and log activities as they occur.
CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
#LI-Remote
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in case manager jobs across Kentucky.
- Active Kentucky licensure as an RN, LCSW, or LCSW-A or license eligible in Kentucky
- Bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, or a closely related human services field
- Experience working with Medicaid populations or managed care organizations preferred
- Case Management Certification (CCM) required or expected within one year of hire
- Familiarity with Kentucky Medicaid waiver programs and state reporting requirements
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and care management software platforms
Case Manager Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a case manager in Kentucky?
Most case manager roles in Kentucky require either a licensed clinical credential or a human services degree, depending on the setting. Clinical positions in hospitals and managed care typically require an active Kentucky RN, LCSW, or LCSW-A license issued through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or the Kentucky Board of Social Work. Non-clinical coordinator roles often accept a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, sometimes paired with the Certified Case Manager credential.
Which companies hire case managers in Kentucky?
Companies currently hiring case managers in Kentucky include CVS Health, Necco, and Thrive, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kentucky's large Medicaid managed care presence and its concentration of regional hospital systems means hiring is consistent across both insurance-side and direct care settings throughout the state.
Which Kentucky cities have the most case manager jobs?
Louisville, Lexington, and London have the most case manager openings in Kentucky. Louisville drives the largest share of listings, anchored by Humana's headquarters and the Baptist Health and Norton Healthcare systems, while Lexington's volume reflects UK HealthCare and a dense behavioral health provider network, and Bowling Green draws openings from regional hospital growth and expanding Medicaid managed care operations in south-central Kentucky.
Are there remote case manager jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles allow. About 18% of case manager openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of utilization review and insurance-side case management. Roles with the highest remote availability tend to be telephonic care coordination and Medicaid managed care positions, while hospital discharge planners and community-based coordinators remain primarily on-site.
How can I get hired as a case manager in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a care coordinator or patient navigator role, which large Kentucky employers such as Humana, Baptist Health, and Kentucky One Health use as a pipeline for case management staff. New graduates with a social work or nursing degree can target community mental health centers and federally qualified health centers, which regularly hire associate-level staff for Medicaid waiver coordination. Earning the Certified Case Manager credential early and gaining any field experience in behavioral health or discharge planning gives applicants a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to case manager jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to case manager jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly through each listing.
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