[Hiring] Return-to-Work Specialist @Sedgwick

Role Description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

• Apply your medical/clinical or rehabilitation knowledge and experience to assist in the management of accommodations, restrictions, and rehabilitation plans.
• Work in a rewarding career making an impact on the health and lives of others, in a remote work environment.
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, location, and career path while advocating for effective medical treatment for injured employees.
• Enable our Caring counts® mission supporting injured employees from leading brands and organizations.
• Be part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for excellence and customer service.
• Celebrate your career achievements through professional development opportunities, continuing education credits, and team building initiatives.
• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial, and professional needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation preferred.

Requirements

• Determines objective, quantifiable, medically supported work restrictions for assigned claims.
• Facilitates return-to-work (RTW) efforts through negotiation with clients, treatment providers, and claimants.
• Completes all vocational/RTW related documentation, notification, or reporting.
• Documents client contact in claim notes as per Sedgwick CMS standards.
• Assists case management staff in making decisions regarding client's competence for specific positions.
• Adheres to medical and legal regulations and accreditation standards in written communication.
• Develops contacts with company managers to introduce programs and represents clients.
• Contacts employers to gather specific information regarding employment areas.
• Ascertains specific physical tolerances and vocational skills needed for employment positions.
• Assists in modifying job sites or obtaining necessary adaptive equipment.
• Maintains regular contact with clients following placement, as per program guidelines.
• Works closely with team members to ensure smooth transition from medical case management into job placement.
• Prepares reports to document research results.
• Performs other tasks related to vocational evaluation and work adjustment training as needed.

Benefits

• Offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
• Providing ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities.
• Promoting a strong team environment and a culture of support.
• Recognizing your successes and celebrating your achievements.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, and more beginning your first day.