Rehabilitation Specialist

Desjardins; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist to facilitate timely returns to work for members after illness or injury. The role involves designing strategic rehabilitation plans, conducting assessments, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure high service quality. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience is required.
• Rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Expert proficiency in English necessary due to interactions with English-speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and design rehabilitation strategies.
• Negotiate return-to-work arrangements with various stakeholders.
• Manage a rehabilitation caseload within Life & Health Benefits portfolio.

Skills

Communicates effectively

Drive results

Interpersonal Savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Job description

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At Desjardins, you will play a key role in supporting our members/claimants, and employers by facilitating a smooth and timely return to work following an illness or injury. As a Rehabilitation Specialist, involves working directly with members to guide and assist them through their recovery process. You will be responsible for designing and implementing rehabilitation strategies that are proactive, cost-effective, and delivered in a timely manner. Collaboration with key stakeholders will be essential to ensure successful outcomes and promote sustainable return-to-work solutions. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Conduct comprehensive, objective assessments and document findings accurately
• Design and implement strategic, outcome-focused rehabilitation plans based on functional capabilities
• Negotiate return-to-work arrangements with members, employers, and healthcare providers
• Collaborate closely with claim specialists to ensure integrated case management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and members, ensuring high service quality and satisfaction
• Manage a rehabilitation caseload within the Life & Health Benefits portfolio
• Contribute to short-term projects and initiatives within the department as needed
  
  

Required

At Desjardins, you will play a key role in supporting our members/claimants, and employers by facilitating a smooth and timely return to work following an illness or injury. As a Rehabilitation Specialist, involves working directly with members to guide and assist them through their recovery process. You will be responsible for designing and implementing rehabilitation strategies that are proactive, cost-effective, and delivered in a timely manner. Collaboration with key stakeholders will be essential to ensure successful outcomes and promote sustainable return-to-work solutions. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Conduct comprehensive, objective assessments and document findings accurately
• Design and implement strategic, outcome-focused rehabilitation plans based on functional capabilities
• Negotiate return-to-work arrangements with members, employers, and healthcare providers
• Collaborate closely with claim specialists to ensure integrated case management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and members, ensuring high service quality and satisfaction
• Manage a rehabilitation caseload within the Life & Health Benefits portfolio
• Contribute to short-term projects and initiatives within the department as needed
  
  

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
  
  

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field (e.g., Kinesiology, Psychology, Occupational Therapy)
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Rehabilitation experience
• Expert proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Advanced intermediate knowledge and understanding of rehabilitation principles and practices
• Must have a valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle
  
  

Communicates effectively, Drive results, Interpersonal Savvy

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

Life and health insurance (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-06-4

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Banking

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