ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct contact with the client, injured employees and healthcare providers to determine RTW potential and coordinate RTW efforts
• Active participation in RTW efforts with examiner and nurse case managers.
• Actively works with physicians to clarify medical restrictions, limitations and their impact on work functionality.
• Works with client locations to identify job functions that can be modified and creates a bank of potential RTW job descriptions for future use
• Monitors injured workers RTW status to increase functional ability before RTW period expires
• Sets follow-ups to re-review claims where function is expected to increase and/or release to RTW is anticipated
• Accurate RTW screen coding and documentation of RTW efforts and outcomes
• Identify trends and barriers to RTW to work with internal partners (Customer Delivery) to develop proactive solutions
• Assist in internal and external audits and presentations, and participates in external customer meetings.
• Requires regular and consistent attendance.
• Complies with all safety rules and regulations during work hours in conjunction with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
• Additional duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and influence skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Ability to prioritize, effectively manage multiple tasks, work in a fast paced environment and meet multiple deadlines, maintaining accurate, complete, and updating as changes occur
• Strong computer skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or related field preferred
• Experience providing vocational services or as an occupational health nurse
• Considerable exposure to medical conditions and terminology; knowledge of impact of medical conditions on work functioning, job task analysis and worksite accommodations
• Experience with job search and job matching detailed requirements.
• Workers Compensation Claims Experience a plus
• Experience with presentations in front of external customers.

CorVel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CorVel will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Except where required or permitted by law, employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, handicap or disability, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Note to Employment Agencies: Please do not forward agency resumes. CorVel Corporation is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Please be aware that CorVel generally does not review all applications/resumes submitted in response to job openings posted on the Internet because of the large volume of responses