Consultant-Absence Management Intermediate

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Coordinates the administration of the Absence Management Programs. Partners with all levels of leaders and team members to coordinate, analyze, and investigate specific information related to cases. Reviews and interprets disability documentation and determines appropriate accommodations for team members. Implements accommodations and ensures compliance with IU Health policies and federal and state leave regulations while providing instruction, guidance and excellent customer service to leaders, team members and Human Resources (HR). Makes decisions associated with appeals, approvals, and denials of accommodations based upon medical certification/documentation from the healthcare providers. Works toward the goal of facilitating and monitoring successful return to work of team members. Establishes and maintains effective recordkeeping systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
3-5 years of relevant experience.
Experience working with FMLA, Worker's Compensation, ADAAA laws, LTD, STD, and Cobra.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Nice To Haves

CPDM (Certified Professional Disability Management) preferred.
CLMS (Certified Leave Management Specialist) preferred.
Experience with matrix organization and complex work environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the administration of Absence Management Programs.
Partner with leaders and team members to coordinate, analyze, and investigate case-related information.
Review and interpret disability documentation to determine appropriate accommodations.
Implement accommodations and ensure compliance with IU Health policies and federal/state leave regulations.
Provide instruction, guidance, and customer service to leaders, team members, and HR.
Make decisions regarding appeals, approvals, and denials of accommodations based on medical documentation.
Facilitate and monitor successful return to work for team members.
Establish and maintain effective recordkeeping systems.