Return to Work Coordinator

Gallagher•Houston, TX

12h•Remote

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About The Position

The Return to Work Coordinator is dedicated to assisting injured workers as they navigate the Return to Work process.

Requirements

Degree from applicable program of training and a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in an acute care setting required.
Active Registered Nursing license or equivalent within the state of practice or states in which Case Management is performed.
Demonstrates adequate knowledge of managed care with emphasis on use of criteria, guidelines and national standards of practice.
Demonstrates good written and oral communications, organizational and leadership skills.
Computer literate.
Demonstrates good time management skills. Self starter.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Worker's Compensation experience is preferred.
A strong clinical or medical background

Responsibilities

Provides medical management to workers compensation injured employees.
Performs case management through telephonic contact with all medical providers, employers, claims professionals and ancillary service providers.
Manage medical care in order to return injured employee to preinjury status.
Reviews services of medical and rehabilitation providers and arranges for and coordinates appropriate evaluation, treatment, and counseling.
Communicates with physician, injured worker, employer, referral source, and any other resource involved in worker's rehabilitation program.
Evaluates home care services and equipment and determines need for home modifications.
Coordinates home care.
Communicates with employers to determine job requirements of pre-injury occupation and to explore light-duty, modified, or alternate employment as necessary.
Analyzes results of treatment and medical status and reviews incoming provider reports.
Identifies suitable employment opportunities consistent with individual's medical limitations/capabilities, aptitudes, and interests to restore individual to maximum independence.
Generates reports to referral source to communicate case status, findings, and recommendations. Generates correspondence to referral source, medical providers, injured worker and other parties involved in the rehabilitation process.
Participates in case conferences over the telephone, and participates in internal and external training to enhance and maintain medical proficiency.
Documents case management observations, assessment, and plan in system.