Return-to- Specialist

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. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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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.

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.

• 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.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (CRC), Certified Case Manager (CCM), or Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) designation preferred.

• Offering a blended work environment.
• 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.
• Thrives when everyone is working towards the same vision/goals.
• We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits package including:
• Three Medical, and two dental plans to choose from.
• Tuition reimbursement eligible.
• 401K plan that matches 50% on every $ you put in up to the first 6% you save.
• 4 weeks PTO your first full year.

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, a recruiter will be in touch.

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