Disability Case Manager (Kinesiologist preferred)– Nova Scotia

pt Health; Truro; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a CMGR-Case Manager based in Truro, Nova Scotia. This permanent full-time role involves managing disability claims while working closely with employers, union representatives, and physicians. Candidates should have a background in health-related fields, strong communication skills, and experience in disability claims management. This position allows for remote work but requires travel within Nova Scotia. The company promotes an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Remote work with travel requirements

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a health-related field considered an asset (kin, OT, etc).
• Experience working with a carrier or other third-party provider actively adjudicating disability claims.
• Experience with non-occupational disability claims.
• Experience adjudicating mental health and physical disability claims.
• NIDMAR or other related professional designations would be an asset.
• Excellent documentation and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with clients.
• Must be detail oriented and organized with an analytical thinker.
• Demonstrated excellence in the decision-making process especially when under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Home office space is required.
• A car for daily use is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Case manage disability claims.
• Plan and implement sound case management strategies with a focus on treatment and recovery and a goal to potential return to work.
• Review accommodation requests and implement return to work plans.
• Review accommodation requests for stay at work efforts.
• Responsible for communication of claim decisions both verbally and in written correspondence to all stakeholders involved.

Job description

Overview

CMGR-Case Manager

New Kinesiologist Graduates encouraged to apply

Status: Permanent Full-time • Schedule: Monday - Friday • Additional Information: Remote Position - Travel required to clients in Nova Scotia

Lifemark has an opening for a CMGR-Case Manager to cover the Region of Nova Scotia. As a Disability case manager you will be responsible for managing a case load of disability claims for a large unionized organization. You will also be working with employers, union representatives and physicians to obtain and review medical information. This will assist with potential next steps required to assist with facilitating treatment as required and return to work solutions. The Case Manager develops relationships with involved parties and provides expert advice to customers on a daily basis. Position is based out of your home office and includes travel within Nova Scotia to provide face to face case management with clients.

What you do

• Case manage disability claims
• Plan and implement sound case management strategies with a focus on treatment and recovery and a goal to potential return to work
• Review accommodation requests and implement return to work plans
• Review accommodation requests for stay at work efforts
• Responsible for communication of claim decisions both verbally and in written correspondence to all stakeholders involved

Who you are

• Bachelors degree in a health related field considered an asset (kin, OT, etc)
• Experience working with a carrier or other third party provider actively adjudicating disability claims
• Experience with non-occupational disability claims
• Experience adjudicating mental health and physical disability claims
• NIDMAR or other related professional designations would be an asset
• Excellent documentation and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with clients
• Must be detail oriented and organized with an analytical thinker
• Demonstrated excellence in the decision-making process especially when under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Home office space is required
• A car for daily use is a requirement

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation

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