Sr Disability Transitional Work Consultant

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a skilled Case Manager for workers' compensation and return-to-work programs. You will assess medical restrictions, coordinate accommodations, and collaborate with HR, healthcare providers, and managers to support safe, timely outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Case Management, or related field, plus two years of experience in occupational health or disability management.

Qualifications

• Two years of case management experience in occupational health or disability management.
• Experience reviewing medical records and work restrictions.
• Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation processes and interactive accommodation.
• Strong communication and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages transitional work and return-to-work programs for injured or disabled employees.
• Reviews medical documentation and work restrictions to determine accommodations.
• Monitors progress and adjusts return-to-work plans based on updates.
• Maintains accurate documentation of case activities and outcomes.
• Liaises with employees, managers, HR staff, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
• Provides education on accommodation, return-to-work, and Workers’ Compensation processes.
• Participates in case conferences and claim review meetings.

Skills

Workers' Comp knowledge

ADA knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Case Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

Oversees transitional work, return-to-work, and workplace accommodation programs that support employees with medical restrictions, injuries, or disability-related needs. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate work capacity, facilitate appropriate accommodations, and support safe, timely, and compliant return-to-work outcomes.

Overview

Job Description Summary

Oversees transitional work, return-to-work, and workplace accommodation programs that support employees with medical restrictions, injuries, or disability-related needs. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate work capacity, facilitate appropriate accommodations, and support safe, timely, and compliant return-to-work outcomes.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and manages transitional work and return-to-work programs for injured or disabled employees.
• Reviews medical documentation and work restrictions to determine appropriate job accommodation and transitional work assignments.
• Monitors employee progress and adjusts return-to-work plans based on medical updates and functional capabilities.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of case activities, communications, accommodations, and outcomes.
• Serves as a liaison and collaborates with employees, managers, HR staff, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective case coordination and resolution.
• Provides education for employees and managers on accommodation, return-to-work, and Workers’ Compensation processes.
• Participates in case conferences and claim review meetings as needed.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Case Management, or related field, or equivalent experience, required.

Skills

• Working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation laws, claims management, and return-to-work programs.
• Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations, and the interactive process.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Experience

• Two years of case management experience in occupational health, disability management, workers’ compensation, or related setting, required.
• Experience reviewing medical records, work restrictions, and functional capacity information, required.
• Experience working with self-insured employers, third-party administrators, and Workers’ Compensation carriers, required.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"