Disability Case Manager – Nova Scotia

Lifemark; Sydney; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifemark is seeking a dedicated CMGR-Case Manager to join their team in Nova Scotia. This permanent full-time role involves managing disability claims while collaborating with healthcare professionals. The position allows for remote work with travel to clients, offering competitive compensation and benefits including a continuing education allowance and employee discounts.

Benefits

30% employee discount at Shoppers Drug Mart

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation days

Annual continuing education allowance of $1,500

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Leadership development pathways

Administrative support for paperwork and scheduling

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with a carrier or third party provider adjudicating disability claims.
• Experience adjudicating mental health and physical disability claims.

Responsibilities

• Case manage disability claims.
• Plan and implement case management strategies focused on treatment and recovery.
• Responsible for communication of claim decisions to stakeholders.

Skills

Documentation

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health related field

Job description

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. 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.

Why Lifemark?

Team Collaboration: You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians who share your drive and passion.

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive compensation package with an excellent benefits program for permanent full-time employees.

Retail Perks: Take advantage of a 30% employee discount at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Invest in Your Future: Participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Wellness and Vacation: We care about your well-being with paid vacation days for our permanent employees

Education Opportunities: Access to an annual continuing education allowance of $1,500.00 (full-time), with various internal training opportunities.

Refer-a-Friend: Our Employee Referral Bonus Program offers you a great opportunity to earn extra rewards.

Leadership Development: We provide pathways for both clinical and corporate leadership.

Administrative Support: We have an administrative team to facilitate paperwork, booking, billing, and even online scheduling.

Mentorship and Comfortable Environment: Our work environment is positive and comforting, with mentorship opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Strong Digital Presence: Join a nationally recognized brand with a powerful digital footprint.

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 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 and 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

Apply today!

Lifemark Health Group promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, and Visible minorities.

Interested in learning more? Visit our website www.lifemark.ca for more information.