Rehabilitation Consultant
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Job Description
Position Title: Rehabilitation Consultant
Reports To: Rehabilitation Manager
Department: Group
Term: Permanent Full-Time
Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo ON a minimum of two (2) assigned consecutive days every other week plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.
The Opportunity:Are you passionate about helping people get back to living their best lives Were looking for a Rehabilitation Consultant to join our Group Disability Teama role where your empathy expertise and communication skills will truly shine.
In this role youll be the vital link between plan members healthcare providers employers and our internal Disability team. Youll guide individuals through their recovery journey with a focus on disability management functional-focused rehabilitation and employability.
If youre organized compassionate and skilled in motivational interviewing and evidence-based rehab practices we want to hear from you!
Join one of Waterloo Areas Top Employers for 2025 and Southwestern Ontarios Top Employers for 2024and be part of a team thats making a real difference.
What you will be doing:
- Analyze medical functional employment and contractual information to create and implement appropriate rehabilitation programs to facilitate functional recovery and return to work
- Collaborate with disability claims specialist and leaders throughout rehabilitation plan to align timelines identify and address barriers co-ordinate return to work planning discuss and confirm case management next steps.
- Regularly connect with plan members to enhance relationship/ trust and understand the relevant issues
- Build rapport and provide return to work support with plan sponsors
- Provide superior written and verbal client service with accuracy.
- Maintain well-documented clear and concise files.
- Conduct in person plan member assessments or workplace meetings as appropriate
- Handle emotional situations mostly by phone.
- Maintain accurate metrics
- Participate in key projects as they relate to rehabilitation programs plan member recovery and other team related initiatives
- Participate in regular strategic planning including review of results metrics processes interventions resources with the intent of identifying program improvement opportunities.
What you will bring:
- Post -secondary education with preference to health sciences human sciences disability management
- Rehabilitation training and experience in the context of disability management with a focus on care and empathy
- A passion for wellness / lifestyle coaching/ counselling/ mental health recovery
- Experience with mental health recovery
- Experience with goal setting and reactivation concepts
- Proficient stakeholder relationship and communication skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of evidence-based rehabilitation options industry trends disability best practice
- Analytical skills with a curious mind for continuous improvement
- Knowledge of group insurance products and disability policies
- Proficient organization and time management skills
- Computer literacy skills including Microsoft Outlook/Excel e file systems workload management
- Effective negotiating and conflict management skills
- Strong interpersonal and client service skills
- Motivational interviewing skills
- Bilingual skills would be an asset
- Knowledge of compliance practices as it relates to handling confidential information
Whats in it for you:
- A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
- Annual bonus program annual vacation allowance and company-paid benefits program
- An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
- Immediate enrollment in the companys pension program with employer matching
- Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
- Tuition support and specialized program assistance
- An onsite full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options
- Discounts on company products and services and access to exclusive employee perks
- Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration
As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:
- Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)
- Complete an assessment and/or testing
How do I apply
- SelectApply Nowat the bottom of the page and apply to the role through our careersite.
- Complete your PLUM profile HERE and complete the Plum Discovery Survey. (Pleasenote that priority will be given to applicants who complete the survey)
This role is open due to an existing vacancy.
To learn more about Equitable we encourage you to explore our organization.
At Equitable we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across our organization. Please contact our HR team at emailprotected if you would like to receive our job postings in an alternative format or require an accommodation with the application process.
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Other details
- Job FamilyIndividual Contributor - Non Transactional
- Pay TypeSalary
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
