Remote Return-to-Work Specialist: Rehab & Impact

Sedgwick; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

PTO

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Return to Work Specialist to negotiate, facilitate and monitor successful return-to-work for claimants within disability duration guidelines. You will determine physical tolerances, gather job site information, and assist in adapting workplaces to support rehabilitation plans.

Ideal candidates bring collaborative spirits and a drive to help injured employees return to suitable roles. This role emphasizes remote work, autonomy, and ongoing professional development within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation preferred

Responsibilities

• Determines objective, quantifiable, medically supported work restrictions for assigned claims.
• Facilitates return-to-work (RTW) efforts through negotiation with client, treatment provider and claimant; completes all vocational/RTW related jurisdictional or client directed documentation, notification or reporting; documents client contact in claim notes as per Sedgwick CMS standards; and assists case management staff in making decisions regarding client's competence for specific position.
• Adheres to medical and legal regulations and accreditation standards in written communication.
• Develops contacts with company managers to introduce program; represents client.
• Contacts employers to determine specific information regarding employment area (i.e. training/education needed, physical demands, wages and benefits, availability, etc); ascertains the specific physical tolerances and vocational skills needed for specific employment positions as requested by referral sources or employers; assists in modifying job sites or obtaining necessary adaptive equipment as needed; and communicates with co-workers regarding specific employment areas to apprise them of labor trends.
• Maintains regular contact with clients following placement, as per program guidelines; contacts involved individuals regarding progress on each case and makes suggestions as needed for changing rehabilitation plans.
• Works closely with team members to ensure smooth transition from medical case management into job placement.
• Prepares reports to document research results.
• Performs other tasks related to vocational evaluation and work adjustment training as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree

CRC designation

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Return to Work Specialist to negotiate, facilitate and monitor successful return-to-work for claimants within disability duration guidelines. You will determine physical tolerances, gather job site information, and assist in adapting workplaces to support rehabilitation plans.

Ideal candidates bring collaborative spirits and a drive to help injured employees return to suitable roles. This role emphasizes remote work, autonomy, and ongoing professional development within a