Workers' Compensation Consultant (DEU Rater)

California Department of Industrial Relations; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

A government department in California is seeking a Workers' Compensation Consultant to analyze medical reports and calculate permanent disability ratings. This role offers hybrid work options and is located in downtown Los Angeles, where the office is accessible and surrounded by local amenities. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate findings effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong affinity for quantitative analysis and calculations.
• Ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
• Interest in facilitating discussions to find effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze medical reports for disability ratings.
• Calculate complex ratings and commutations.
• Serve as an expert resource on permanent disability rating.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Presentation skills

Facilitating discussions

Job description

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Job Description And Duties

Would you like to engage in a mix of analytical tasks and provide expert testimony? If so, the Disability Evaluation Unit (DEU) at the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is hiring a Workers\' Compensation Consultant! DIR monitors the administration of workers’ compensation claims and provides services to assist resolving disputes with claims for workers’ compensation benefits. As the newest DEU Rater, you will review and analyze medical reports to issue summary, consultative and formal permanent disability ratings, and will calculate commutations involving present value of future permanent disability indemnity.

The following describes you:

• You have a strong affinity for quantitative analysis, appreciating the intricacies of all things numbers, calculations, and percentages.
• You love presenting your findings in concise and impactful summaries.
• You thrive in facilitating productive discussions and finding effective solutions.

This is a full journey level position, and you will be expected to calculate ratings and commutations of high complexity. As the DEU Rater, you will be an expert resource to the workers\' compensation community on permanent disability rating. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available with remote work being available up to two days per week.

Will also consider a Workers’ Compensation Assistant.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3.

To be considered for this Workers Compensation Consultant job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2962

The Staff Services Analyst classification is being appropriated for this position. If you have list eligibility as a Staff Services Analyst, it will be used to hire you as a Workers\' Compensation Assistant. Candidates with Staff Services Analyst eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications for both Staff Services Analyst and Workers' Compensation Assistant. For more information about taking the Staff Services Analyst exam and establishing list eligibility please see the following link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2105

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Working Conditions

This position is located at:

320 W. 4th Street, 9th floor
Los Angeles, CA 90013-1954

The incumbent will work 40 hours per week in an office setting equipped with standard office equipment. Air conditioned, in a high-rise building with elevator access, cubicle with natural and artificial lighting.

The Los Angeles office is located in the historic Junipero Serra Building, walking distance to major Metro bus and subway stations. Whether shopping from local merchants, artisans, bakers, cafés or eateries at the Grand Central Market, or simply taking a stroll during your lunch break at the Pershing Square Farmers Market, our Downtown Los Angeles office has something for everyone.