Workers’ Compensation Program Lead — Return-to-Work

Orthopaedic Associates of Maine; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Orthopaedics is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Manager to lead our workers’ comp program. You’ll own the full journey from referral to case completion, collaborating with physicians, employers, adjusters, and nurse case managers to make us the first-choice provider for occupational injuries.

Responsibilities include overseeing the workflow from referral through return to work, managing response times, access, authorizations, documentation, and coordination of surgery and employer

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the workers’ comp team: hiring, coaching, setting service standards, and building a culture of accountability and teamwork
• Oversee the workflow from referral through return to work, including referral response times, appointment access, authorizations, physician documentation, surgery coordination, and employer follow-up
• Build strong relationships with employers, adjusters, third-party administrators, nurse case managers, and community partners
• Partner with physicians and physician liaisons to deliver responsive communication and measurable results
• Track and report on KPIs such as referral growth, revenue, employer retention, documentation turnaround, and patient and physician satisfaction, then act on what the numbers tell you
• Spot ways to improve efficiency and put best practices in place
• Travel between our sites and to employers as needed

Job description

Bluegrass Orthopaedics is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Manager to lead our workers’ comp program. You’ll own the full journey from referral to case completion, collaborating with physicians, employers, adjusters, and nurse case managers to make us the first-choice provider for occupational injuries.

Responsibilities include overseeing the workflow from referral through return to work, managing response times, access, authorizations, documentation, and coordination of surgery and employer