RTW Coordinator

CorVel Brand; Franklin (TN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CorVel is seeking a Remote RTW Coordinator to drive safe, timely return-to-work outcomes for injured employees. You will partner with clients, healthcare providers and internal teams to identify RTW potential and coordinate actions that benefit both the employee and the organization.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation or a related field and a minimum of three years' experience in vocational rehabilitation services or occupational health nursing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years providing vocational rehabilitation services or 3 years as an occupational health nurse.
• Experience coordinating RTW efforts with healthcare providers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Direct contact with the client, injured employees and healthcare providers to determine RTW potential and coordinate RTW efforts.
• Active participation in RTW efforts with examiner and nurse case managers.
• Actively works with physicians to clarify medical restrictions, limitations and their impact on work functionality.
• Works with client locations to identify job functions that can be modified and creates a bank of potential RTW job descriptions for future use.
• Monitors injured workers' RTW status to increase functional ability before RTW period expires.
• Sets follow-ups to review claims where function is expected to increase and/or where release to RTW is anticipated.
• Accurate RTW screen coding and documentation of RTW efforts and outcomes.
• Identify trends and barriers to RTW with internal partners to develop proactive solutions.
• Assist in internal and external audits and presentations, and participates in external customer meetings.

Skills

RTW knowledge

Medical terminology

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical problem-solving

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in vocational Rehabilitation or related field

3+ years vocational rehabilitation or occupational health nursing

Job description

The RTW coordinator facilitates safe, timely and appropriate return to work outcomes for injured employees. Through working partnerships with CorVel’s clients, the coordinator will identify RTW potential and will coordinate activities to achieve return to work outcomes that are successful for our clients and the employee.

This is a remote position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct contact with the client, injured employees and healthcare providers to determine RTW potential and coordinate RTW efforts
• Active participation in RTW efforts with examiner and nurse case managers
• Actively works with physicians to clarify medical restrictions, limitations and their impact on work functionality
• Works with client locations to identify job functions that can be modified and creates a bank of potential RTW job descriptions for future use
• Monitors injured workers' RTW status to increase functional ability before RTW period expires
• Sets follow-ups to review claims where function is expected to increase and/or where release to RTW is anticipated
• Accurate RTW screen coding and documentation of RTW efforts and outcomes
• Identify trends and barriers to RTW with internal partners (Customer Delivery) to develop proactive solutions
• Assist in internal and external audits and presentations, and participates in external customer meetings
• Additional duties asassigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Considerable exposure to medical conditions and terminology; knowledge of impact of medical conditions on work functions, job task analysis and worksite accommodations
• Considerable experience with presenting in front of external customers regarding trend analyses and consultative services on RTW
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, andcustomer serviceskills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize, effectively manage multiple tasks, work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple deadlines, while maintaining accuracy

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in vocational Rehabilitation or related field
• Minimum of3years' providing vocational rehabilitation services or3years as an occupational health nurse

PAY RANGE:

CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time.

For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.

In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.

ABOUT CORVEL

CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).

A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off.

CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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