LOA Case Manager

DaVita Kidney Care

11d•$56,500 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

To enhance return-to-work efforts for disability, leave of absence and workers compensation claims; to review medical information for temporary and permanent accommodation requests; to negotiate, facilitate and monitor successful return to work of Teammates; to determine specific physical functionalities and vocational skills required for specific Teammate positions; to contact Managers to gather specific job site/employment information and prepare related reports documenting results; to assist with job site modification and/or obtaining adaptive equipment necessary; and to ensure medical, legal and accreditation standards are maintained. This is a contract, temporary role. This role is hybrid in Denver 2 days a week (Tues/Wed).

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent, College Degree preferred
4+ years of related experience
Thorough understanding of compliance issues (legal/regulatory) including comprehensive knowledge of FMLA, ADA and other federal/state regulations and state-specific leave
Excellent knowledge of application and interpretation of Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other federal, state and local laws and regulations governing disabilities and medical procedures
Excellent working knowledge of return to work (RTW) and/or job accommodation procedures

Responsibilities

Manages ADA (Americas with Disabilities Act) claims. Includes engaging in the interactive process with teammate, PSD/PSM and FA/Manager to ensure that reasonable accommodations are made and risk from legal action is mitigated.
Analyzes complex LOA cases to determine if an accommodation is needed and has an in depth knowledge of state and federal regulations so is able to ensure company compliance based on those regulations.
Facilitates interactive discussions and assists with implementing creative and compliant return to work strategies.
Coordinates resolution of escalated disability and leave of absence claims.
Partners with DaVita’s Leave of Absence Third Party Vendor on escalated issues.
Facilitates “Fitness for Duties” while ensuring compliance with federal, state and company policy.
Supports leave/disability related projects and issues.
Proactively identifies areas of concern and high risk with individual LOA cases and involves legal when appropriate. Leads calls between Managers and legal, and has an in depth knowledge of the company and jobs within the company and so is able to coach managers to negotiate reasonable accommodations or termination as appropriate.
Conducts LOA and accommodation training for leaders as needed.
Answers questions related to Leave of Absence policies and Paid Sick Leave.
Partners with departments including legal, payroll, worker’s compensation
Other duties as assigned.