Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Surety HR, Inc.; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Spooner Medical Administrators is looking for a compassionate RN or CRC to join our vocational rehabilitation team in Ohio. This role focuses on guiding injured workers through the return‑to‑work journey, ensuring quality, compliance, and outstanding service at every step.

Responsibilities include reviewing claims for rehab suitability, monitoring documentation for compliance, assisting with training, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active RN license or CRC credential.
• Experience in workers' compensation, case management, vocational rehabilitation, occupational health, disability management, or rehabilitation counseling preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with exceptional attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with strong organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Review workers' compensation claim files to determine vocational rehabilitation services are appropriate.
• Evaluate referrals, assessments, rehabilitation plans, and case closures for quality and timeliness.
• Monitor case documentation to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Process vocational rehabilitation appeals according to policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Supervisor to review progress and guide field case managers.
• Work with physicians and other professionals to achieve best outcomes for injured workers.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
• Contribute to development and improvement of policies and best practices.
• Support high customer satisfaction through responsive communication and service.
• Participate in team meetings and continuing education.

Skills

Active RN license

CRC credential

Job description

Help Injured Workers Get Back to What Matters Most!

Are you passionate about helping people rebuild their lives after an injury? Do you enjoy reviewing complex cases, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and making a real impact behind the scenes? Spooner Medical Adminstrators wants you!

We're looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented nurse with one year of field vocational rehabilitation case management experience and one of the following credentials: ABVE (American Board of Vocational Experts), COHN (Occupational Health Nursing), CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor), CDMS (Certified Disability Management Specialist), CVE (Certified Vocational Evaluator), CRRN (Certified Rehabilitation Nurse) or CCM (Certified Case Manager). to join our growing vocational rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll help injured workers navigate their return-to-work journey while ensuring quality, compliance, and outstanding service every step of the way.

If you enjoy problem-solving, teamwork, and meaningful work that truly changes lives, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

As a member of our Vocational Rehabilitation team, you'll:

• Review workers' compensation claim files to determine if vocational rehabilitation services are appropriate.
• Evaluate referrals, assessments, rehabilitation plans, and case closures for quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Review case documentation and monitor vocational rehabilitation case management activities to ensure compliance with BWC guidelines.
• Process vocational rehabilitation appeals according to established policies and procedures.
• Partner with the Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor to review case progress and provide guidance to field case managers.
• Collaborate with physicians, peer reviewers, BWC representatives, and other healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for injured workers.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support a high level of customer satisfaction through responsive communication and quality service.
• Participate in team meetings, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
• Assist with administrative projects and other duties as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential
• Experience in workers' compensation, case management, vocational rehabilitation, occupational health, disability management, or rehabilitation counseling preferred
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable reviewing medical records, documentation, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborative team player who enjoys helping others succeed
• Strong organizational and computer skills

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Meaningful work that helps injured workers successfully return to work
• Collaborative and supportive clinical team
• Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing education
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits