Jeff Tidwell MS CRC CCM CVE
Knoxville
Summary
Results-driven case management professional with track record of effective client advocacy and support. Experienced in conducting thorough assessments and creating individualized care plans to meet client needs. Collaborates seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams and adapts to dynamic situations to ensure optimal client outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Case Manager
Jeff Tidwell MS CRC CCM CVE
04.2020 - Current
- Coordinating with case management companies on a contractual basis to facilitate medical care for workers injured under worker comp
- Working directly with patients, doctor, medical staff, and employers to facilitate positive treatment and RTW outcomes
- Providing vocational case management services including job placement, resume preparation, transferable skills assessments, labor market surveys, and residual employability in worker compensation and long-term disability settings
Case Manager
Paradigm Complex Care Solutions
01.2016 - 04.2020
- Coordinating medical care for workers injured under worker comp
- Working directly with patients, doctor, medical staff, and employers to facilitate positive treatment and RTW outcomes
- Providing vocational case management services including job placement, resume preparation, transferable skills assessments, labor market surveys, and residual employability in worker compensation and long-term disability settings
Case Manager
Eckman/Freeman and Associates
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Coordinated medical care for workers injured under worker comp
- Worked directly with patients, doctor, medical staff, and employers to facilitate positive treatment and RTW outcomes
- Provided vocational case management services including job placement, resume preparation, transferable skills assessments, labor market surveys, and residual employability in worker compensation and long-term disability settings
- Worked in conjunction with Veterans Administration to provide vocational counseling, case management, and evaluations for veterans with disabilities seeking retraining and placement in the civilian workforce
Case Manager
Genex Services
05.1998 - 01.2009
- Coordinated medical care for workers injured under worker comp
- Worked directly with patients, doctor, medical staff, and employers to facilitate positive treatment and RTW outcomes
- Provided vocational case management services including job placement, resume preparation, transferable skills assessments, labor market surveys, and residual employability in worker compensation and long-term disability settings
Education
MS - Rehabilitation Counseling
Univ. of Tennessee
01.1997
BS - Education
Univ. of South Alabama
01.1992
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Case management
- Time management
- Case documentation
- Organization and multitasking
- Relationship building
Certification
- Certified Case Manager #00016867 Expires 2027-05-31
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor #16867 Expires 2025-03-31
- Certified Vocational Expert #16867 Expires 2027-09-30
- TN CM License #C0002607 Expires 2025-07-31
Timeline
Independent Case Manager
Jeff Tidwell MS CRC CCM CVE
04.2020 - Current
Case Manager
Paradigm Complex Care Solutions
01.2016 - 04.2020
Case Manager
Eckman/Freeman and Associates
01.2009 - 01.2016
Case Manager
Genex Services
05.1998 - 01.2009
BS - Education
Univ. of South Alabama
MS - Rehabilitation Counseling
Univ. of Tennessee