Sr Disability Transitional Work Consultant

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates and manages transitional work and return-to-work programs for injured or disabled employees.
• Reviews medical documentation and work restrictions to determine appropriate job accommodation and transitional work assignments.
• Monitors employee progress and adjusts return-to-work plans based on medical updates and functional capabilities.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of case activities communications accommodations and outcomes.
• Serves as a liaison and collaborates with employees managers HR staff healthcare providers and other stakeholders to facilitate effective case coordination and resolution.
• Provides education for employees and managers on accommodation return-to-work and Workers Compensation processes.
• Participates in case conferences and claim review meetings as needed.

Education Requirement:

Bachelors Degree in Nursing Case Management or related field or equivalent experience required.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of Workers Compensation laws claims management and return-to-work programs.
• Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reasonable accommodations and the interactive process.
• Excellent communication organizational problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Experience:

• Two years of case management experience in occupational health disability management workers compensation or related setting required.
• Experience reviewing medical records work restrictions and functional capacity information required.
• Experience working with self-insured employers third-party administrators and Workers Compensation carriers required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Climb stairs/ladder Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Sitting

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet