Return-to-Work Coordinator

Paradigm; South Dakota; Remote; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Volunteer day

LEAP program

Job summary

Paradigm, a leading return-to-work partner, seeks a detail-oriented Return-to-Work Coordinator for a fully remote role. You will collaborate with nonprofit partners to place injured workers in transitional duties, maintain records, and ensure a seamless experience for all stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, multitasking, and time-management skills, plus experience with case management software.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must be comfortable with heavy phone work.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations to create a network of potential Transitional Duty placement sites.
• Identify suitable assignments matching injured workers' abilities and skills.
• Coordinate the placement of injured workers in Transitional Duty assignments and set up time tracking.
• Maintain internal database of nonprofit transitional work sites.
• Communicate challenges with placement process to strategize next steps.
• Document time and case activity in case management software (Alarisware).
• Comply with Paradigm Information Security requirements and policies.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure a smooth volunteer experience.
• Track volunteer hours and update case management software.
• Resolve issues during the assignment in collaboration with all parties.
• Contribute to the success of the Transitional Return to Work program.

Skills

Phone work

Customer service

Prioritization

Fast-paced work

Deadline-driven

Critical thinking

Creative problem solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paradigm is an accountable specialty care management organization focused on improving the lives of people with complex injuries and diagnoses. The company has been a pioneer in value-based care since 1991 and has an exceptional track record of generating the very best outcomes for patients, payers, and providers. Deep clinical expertise is the foundation for every part of Paradigm’s business: risk-based clinical solutions, case management, specialty networks, home health, shared decision support, and payment integrity programs.

We’re proud to be recognized—again! For the fourth year in a row, we’ve been certified by Great Place to Work®, and for the third consecutive year, we’ve earned a spot on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Health Care™ list. These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and employee-centric culture where people thrive.

Watch this short video for a brief introduction to Paradigm.

Join Paradigm as a Return-to-Work Coordinator in a fully remote role with typical business hours. In this position, you will help connect injured workers with meaningful transitional duty opportunities while building strong relationships with nonprofit partners and supporting a smooth, positive experience for everyone involved. We are seeking someone who is organized, customer-focused, and energized by managing multiple priorities in a collaborative environment. The hourly pay range for this role is $21.06 to $23.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships: Establish and nurture partnerships with nonprofit organizations to create a network of potential Transitional Duty placement sites.
• Identify suitable assignments: Collaborate with nonprofit organizations to identify appropriate Transitional Duty roles that match injured workers' physical abilities, restrictions, and skill set.
• Facilitate placements: Coordinate the placement of injured workers in selected Transitional Duty assignments, creating draft offer letter, creating driving instructions, and setting up the time tracking process.
• Maintain internal database of nonprofit transitional work sites.
• Communicates challenges with placement process to Transitional Return to Work Specialist to strategize next steps.
• Accurately document time and case activity on individual files in case management software (Alarisware)
• Responsible for complying with Paradigm Information Security requirements and policies, for safeguarding Paradigm or Paradigm related passwords, and for notifying Paradigm of any Information Security incidents per policy SEC 10-12 Information Security Incident Management
• Performs other duties as necessary and assigned
• Communicate with stakeholders: Maintain open communication with injured workers, nonprofit partners, and TRTW Specialists to ensure a smooth and effective volunteer experience.
• Manage administrative tasks: Track volunteer hours, manage timesheets, and update case management software with relevant information.
• Resolve issues and concerns: Address any problems or conflicts that may arise during the volunteer assignment, working collaboratively with all parties involved.
• By effectively fulfilling these responsibilities, the Return-to-Work Coordinator contributes significantly to the success of the Transitional Return to Work program, helping injured workers regain their confidence and skills while making a positive impact on the community.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must be comfortable with heavy phone work
• Customer Service Experience
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to meet expected deadlines
• Critical thinking skills and creative problem solving
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs—Word, and Excel
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
• Exceptional organization and time management skills

Paradigm Benefits:

• Health and wellness– We want our people to be and stay healthy, so we offer PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options with Cigna and Kaiser (CA employees only).
• Financial incentives – Paradigm’s financial benefits help prepare you for the future: competitive salaries, 401(k) matching contributions, employer-paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending and commuter accounts, and employer-matched HSA contributions.
• Vacation - We believe strongly that work-life balance is good for you and for our company. Our paid time off and personal holiday programs give you the flexibility you need to live your life to the fullest.
• Volunteer time– We want our employees to engage with and give back to our communities in meaningful ways. Full and part-time employees receive one paid day per calendar year.
• Learning and development: One of Paradigm’s core values is expertise, so we encourage our employees to continually learn and grow. We support this in a variety of ways, including our new Learning Excellence at Paradigm (LEAP) program.

Paradigm believes that fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is central to our mission of helping more people and transforming lives. We’re striving to build a culture that better reflects the society we live in and empowers our team to deliver the highest levels of compassion and care to those we serve. For us, achieving this goal requires a workforce that respectfully embraces differences and commits to positive change, creating an environment where everyone is able to bring their whole self to work.

Paradigm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Leave Management at [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

As a contractor with the State of Wisconsin, Paradigm complies with Wisconsin Contract Compliance Law.

• 16.765). Poster link: Contract Compliance Law Poster