Kinesiologist
Kinesiologist
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18-03-2025
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Job Description
Kinesiologist
This role is for our client in the workers compensation sector focusing on coordinating proactive services for injured workers employers and stakeholders. The Case Manager is responsible for managing highrisk claims facilitating medical interventions supporting returntowork initiatives and ensuring compliance with workplace policies and safety regulations. This position requires strong decisionmaking case coordination and stakeholder communication skills to effectively support injured workers and ensure the efficient delivery of benefits.
What is in it for you:
Salary Band: $69.000 to $87.000 depending on experience.
Permanent & fulltime position
Unionized environment: Covered under a collective agreement.
Work schedule: 35hour per week with core hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Hybrid work: One inoffice day per week typically for team meetings.
Work program: Option to have every second Monday or Friday off by working an extra 45 minutes daily available after 3 months of employment.
Vacation: Earns 1.25 days per month up to 15 days per year.
Float days: Up to 4 paid float days per year earned quarterly.
Health & dental benefits: 100 coverage for prescription paramedical practitioners (up to $600 per year per practitioner) vision care hospital accommodations private duty nursing and more.
Health spending account (HSA): Annual employerfunded credits for additional health and dental expenses.
Pension plan: Defined benefit plan with employer matching contributions 8.4 increasing to 10.9 for salary above $71.300.
Responsibilities:
Assess individual workers needs and determine organizational responsibilities for each case.
Lead case management teams in developing returntowork plans.
Collaborate with employers healthcare providers unions and service providers to facilitate medical and vocational rehabilitation services.
Monitor and evaluate caseloads while preparing detailed case plans.
Document case decisions and participate in the development of case management procedures.
Assess injured workers financial status and apply ratesetting mechanisms.
Approve and authorize benefits including earnings replacement medical aid and permanent impairment benefits.
Evaluate entitlement to wage loss replacement and determine compensation in accordance with policies and legislation.
Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and maintain a respectful scentreduced workplace.
Handle confidential information securely and undergo security checks as required.
What you will need to succeed:
University degree in healthcare education or social sciences. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
4 years of experience in medium to complex case management within patient care social services healthcare insurance disability case management or a related field.
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly across various channels.
Sound decisionmaking ability based on analysis experience and judgment.
Experience conducting comprehensive needs assessments using multiple data sources.
Understanding of healthcare systems and coordination of relevant services.
Skills in case assessment planning implementation and monitoring to achieve effective resolutions.
Experience in costbenefit analysis and claims evaluation.
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage competing deadlines.
Proficiency in file management and documentation ensuring records are secure accessible and current.
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Employment Type
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