Return-to-Work Specialist

Sedgwick

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sedgwick is seeking a Return-to-Work Specialist to join their team. This role involves negotiating, facilitating, and monitoring the successful return to work for claimants within disability duration guidelines. The specialist will determine physical tolerances and vocational skills for specific employment positions, assist case management staff with client competence decisions, and gather job site information from employers. They will also help with job site modifications and obtaining adaptive equipment, ensuring compliance with medical, legal, and accreditation standards. Sedgwick emphasizes a caring culture, work-life balance, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required, including one (1) year of return-to-work or job accommodation experience OR four (4) years of claims management experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Determines objective, quantifiable, medically supported work restrictions for assigned claims.
• Facilitates return-to-work (RTW) efforts through negotiation with client, treatment provider and claimant.
• Completes all vocational/RTW related jurisdictional or client directed 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 position.
• Adheres to medical and legal regulations and accreditation standards in written communication.
• Develops contacts with company managers to introduce program; represents client.
• Contacts employers to determine specific information regarding employment area (i.e. training/education needed, physical demands, wages and benefits, availability, etc).
• Ascertains the specific physical tolerances and vocational skills needed for specific employment positions as requested by referral sources or employers.
• Assists in modifying job sites or obtaining necessary adaptive equipment as needed.
• Communicates with co-workers regarding specific employment areas to apprise them of labor trends.
• Maintains regular contact with clients following placement, as per program guidelines.
• Contacts involved individuals regarding progress on each case and makes suggestions as needed for changing rehabilitation plans.
• 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

• Blended work environment
• Meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving
• On-going learning and professional growth opportunities
• Strong team environment and a culture of support
• Recognition of successes and celebration of achievements
• Three Medical plans
• Two dental plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K plan that matches 50% on every $ you put in up to the first 6% you save
• 4 weeks PTO your first full year
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance
• Flexible spending or health savings account
• Other additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level