OPT Field Nurse Case Manager Jobs
Field Nurse Case Manager jobs on OPT require clinical nursing licensure and active work authorization. Most roles are STEM-adjacent through healthcare technology employers, supporting your 24-month STEM OPT extension. Positions typically involve coordinating patient care plans, conducting home visits, and collaborating with insurers, making full-time hours straightforward to document for DSO reporting.
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Get Access To All JobsBy joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
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Field Case Manager
This Field Case Manager we'll cover our West Palm Beach, FL region a must live in this area in order to be considered.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Sedgwick Field Case Managers work face to face with their injured workers and medical providers to facilitate; through advocacy, progressive medical treatment, and timely return-to-work; while acting as a liaison and providing communication between all involved parties. While frequent travel is required, you will maintain a home-based office.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.
- Apply your medical/clinical or rehabilitation knowledge and experience to assist in the management of complex medical conditions, treatment planning and recovery from illness or injury.
- Work in the best of both worlds - a rewarding career making an impact on the health and lives of others, and a remote work environment that allows face-to-face interaction with injured workers and medical professionals.
- Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path while advocating for the most effective and efficient medical treatment for injured employees in a non-traditional setting.
- Enable our Caring counts® mission supporting injured employees from some of the world’s best brands and organizations.
- Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
- Celebrate your career achievements and each other through professional development opportunities, continuing education credits, team building initiatives and more.
- Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE
- Serve as patient advocate to support, guide and coordinate care for injured workers, families and caregivers as they navigate through the recovery process.
- Assist injured workers in achieving recovery and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education, identification of service resources and service facilitation.
- Identify appropriate providers and facilities throughout the continuum of services, while ensuring that available resources are being used in a timely and cost-effective manner in order to obtain optimum value for both the client and the reimbursement source.
EDUCATION AND LICENSING
RN licensure preferred; or bachelor’s degree in health or human services field required with one of the following certifications: CCM, CDMS, or CRC. Valid driver’s license required. High speed internet required. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, where job related.
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required.
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.
TAKING CARE OF YOU BY
- Offering a blended work environment.
- Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
- Providing on-going learning and professional growth opportunities.
- Promoting a strong team environment and a culture of support.
- Recognizing your successes and celebrating your achievements.
- We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits package including:
- Three Medical, and two dental plans to choose from.
- Tuition reimbursement eligible.
- 401K plan that matches 50% on every $ you put in up to the first 6% you save.
- 4 weeks PTO your first full year.
NEXT STEPS
If your application is selected to advance to the next round, a recruiter will be in touch.
nurse #fieldcasemanager #Workerscomp
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Field Case Manager
This Field Case Manager we'll cover our West Palm Beach, FL region a must live in this area in order to be considered.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Sedgwick Field Case Managers work face to face with their injured workers and medical providers to facilitate; through advocacy, progressive medical treatment, and timely return-to-work; while acting as a liaison and providing communication between all involved parties. While frequent travel is required, you will maintain a home-based office.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.
- Apply your medical/clinical or rehabilitation knowledge and experience to assist in the management of complex medical conditions, treatment planning and recovery from illness or injury.
- Work in the best of both worlds - a rewarding career making an impact on the health and lives of others, and a remote work environment that allows face-to-face interaction with injured workers and medical professionals.
- Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path while advocating for the most effective and efficient medical treatment for injured employees in a non-traditional setting.
- Enable our Caring counts® mission supporting injured employees from some of the world’s best brands and organizations.
- Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
- Celebrate your career achievements and each other through professional development opportunities, continuing education credits, team building initiatives and more.
- Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE
- Serve as patient advocate to support, guide and coordinate care for injured workers, families and caregivers as they navigate through the recovery process.
- Assist injured workers in achieving recovery and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education, identification of service resources and service facilitation.
- Identify appropriate providers and facilities throughout the continuum of services, while ensuring that available resources are being used in a timely and cost-effective manner in order to obtain optimum value for both the client and the reimbursement source.
EDUCATION AND LICENSING
RN licensure preferred; or bachelor’s degree in health or human services field required with one of the following certifications: CCM, CDMS, or CRC. Valid driver’s license required. High speed internet required. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, where job related.
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required.
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.
TAKING CARE OF YOU BY
- Offering a blended work environment.
- Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
- Providing on-going learning and professional growth opportunities.
- Promoting a strong team environment and a culture of support.
- Recognizing your successes and celebrating your achievements.
- We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits package including:
- Three Medical, and two dental plans to choose from.
- Tuition reimbursement eligible.
- 401K plan that matches 50% on every $ you put in up to the first 6% you save.
- 4 weeks PTO your first full year.
NEXT STEPS
If your application is selected to advance to the next round, a recruiter will be in touch.
nurse #fieldcasemanager #Workerscomp
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Field Nurse Case Manager
Confirm your RN license transfers across state lines
Many Field Nurse Case Manager roles require a license in the state where patients live, not just where you're based. Check whether the employer operates in a Nurse Licensure Compact state before applying, so your license covers the territory.
Target managed care organizations and insurance carriers
Large managed care organizations and health insurers hire field nurses at scale and have established HR processes for work authorization. They're more likely to understand OPT than smaller home health agencies, which often lack immigration experience entirely.
Document field hours carefully for your DSO
Field roles involve dispersed schedules across patient sites, which can complicate full-time hour verification. Keep a detailed log of visit records and employer timesheets to demonstrate consistent full-time employment to your DSO throughout your OPT period.
Prioritize employers with existing OPT or H-1B history
Search USCIS public disclosure data for employers who have previously sponsored nurses on H-1B visas. If they've navigated nursing sponsorship before, they're far more likely to support your OPT and understand the transition process afterward.
Clarify whether the role qualifies under your degree field
Your OPT authorization must align with your degree's field of study. A nursing or healthcare administration degree clearly supports this role, but confirm the job description emphasizes clinical case management, not purely administrative functions, to avoid DSO authorization issues.
Raise OPT after demonstrating your clinical value
Bring up OPT authorization after a hiring manager has engaged with your clinical background and qualifications. Framing it as straightforward paperwork requiring no upfront cost to the employer, early in the conversation, reduces the chance they disengage before understanding the process.
Field Nurse Case Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Field Nurse Case Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if you hold an active RN license and your OPT is authorized in a healthcare or nursing-related field of study. Field Nurse Case Manager roles involve direct clinical judgment and care coordination, which aligns clearly with nursing degree programs. Confirm with your DSO that the job description matches your authorized field before accepting an offer.
Do Field Nurse Case Manager employers typically sponsor OPT students?
Large managed care organizations, national insurers, and hospital health systems are the most OPT-friendly employers in this space. Smaller home health agencies may be unfamiliar with work authorization requirements. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers with a history of sponsoring international nurses, saving significant time in your job search.
Does this role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree and your employer. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program such as Health Informatics, Biomedical Engineering, or a qualifying clinical science, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you may qualify for the STEM extension. A standard nursing degree (BSN) is not on the STEM designated degree program list, so check your specific CIP code with your DSO.
How do I handle OPT reporting requirements in a field-based nursing role?
Field roles present a specific reporting challenge because you may not have a fixed office address. You're still required to report your employer's primary business address to your DSO within 10 days of starting work. If your assignment area changes significantly or you shift to a different employer entity, update your records promptly to stay in valid OPT status.
What happens to my OPT if I lose my nursing job in this field?
You enter the standard 60-day unemployment grace period, during which you must either secure new qualifying employment or depart the U.S. Field nurse roles are in high demand across managed care, workers' compensation, and disability management sectors, so re-employment is often achievable within that window. Use that time to actively search and document every application made during the gap period.