JOB SUMMARY:

The RTW coordinator facilitates safe, timely and appropriate return to work outcomes for injured employees. Through working partnerships with CorVel’s clients, the coordinator will identify RTW potential and will coordinate activities to achieve return to work outcomes that are successful for our clients and the employee.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or related field.
• Minimum of three years providing vocational rehabilitation services or three years 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
• Considerable experience with presenting in front of external customers regarding trending analysis and consultative services on RTW.

Application Instructions:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, age, sex, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this application or to participate in an interview, please let us know.

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