Description
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.
As a Return-to-Work Specialist, you will apply your medical/clinical or rehabilitation knowledge and experience to assist in the management of accommodations, restrictions, and rehabilitation plans. You will work in a remote environment, enjoying flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, location, and career path while advocating for the most effective and efficient medical treatment for injured employees.
Primary Purpose: To negotiate, facilitate and monitor successful return to work of claimants within appropriate disability duration guidelines; to determine specific physical tolerances and vocational skills required for specific employment positions as requested by referral sources or employers; to assist case management staff with client competence decisions for individual positions; to contact employers to gather specific job site/employment information and prepare related reports documenting results; to assist with job site modification and/or obtaining adaptive equipment necessary; and to ensure medical, legal and accreditation standards are maintained.
Essential Responsibilities May Include:
- Determines objective, quantifiable, medically supported work restrictions for assigned claims.
- Facilitates return-to-work (RTW) efforts through negotiation with client, treatment provider and claimant; completes all vocational/RTW related jurisdictional or client directed documentation, notification or reporting; documents client contact in claim notes as per Sedgwick CMS standards; and assists case management staff in making decisions regarding client's competence for specific position.
- Adheres to medical and legal regulations and accreditation standards in written communication.
- Develops contacts with company managers to introduce program; represents client.
- Contacts employers to determine specific information regarding employment area (i.e. training/education needed, physical demands, wages and benefits, availability, etc); ascertains the specific physical tolerances and vocational skills needed for specific employment positions as requested by referral sources or employers; assists in modifying job sites or obtaining necessary adaptive equipment as needed; and communicates with co-workers regarding specific employment areas to apprise them of labor trends.
- Maintains regular contact with clients following placement, as per program guidelines; contacts involved individuals regarding progress on each case and makes suggestions as needed for changing rehabilitation plans.
- Works closely with team members to ensure smooth transition from medical case management into job placement.
- Prepares reports to document research results.
- Performs other tasks related to vocational evaluation and work adjustment training as needed.
Education and Licensing: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation preferred.
Benefits:
- Offering flexibility and autonomy.
- 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 including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.
Work Environment Requirements: Physical: Computer keyboarding. Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking. Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines.