RTW Coordinator

CorVel Corporation•Franklin, TN

2d•$19 - $31•Remote

About The Position

The RTW coordinator facilitates safe, timely and appropriate return to work outcomes for injured employees. Through working partnerships with CorVel’s clients, the coordinator will identify RTW potential and will coordinate activities to achieve return to work outcomes that are successful for our clients and the employee. This is a remote position.

Requirements

Considerable exposure to medical conditions and terminology; knowledge of impact of medical conditions on work functions, job task analysis and worksite accommodations
Considerable experience with presenting in front of external customers regarding trend analyses and consultative services on RTW
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and customer service skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize, effectively manage multiple tasks, work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple deadlines, while maintaining accuracy
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Bachelor’s degree in vocational Rehabilitation or related field
Minimum of 3 years' providing vocational rehabilitation services or 3 years as an occupational health nurse

Responsibilities

Direct contact with the client, injured employees and healthcare providers to determine RTW potential and coordinate RTW efforts
Active participation in RTW efforts with examiner and nurse case managers
Actively works with physicians to clarify medical restrictions, limitations and their impact on work functionality
Works with client locations to identify job functions that can be modified and creates a bank of potential RTW job descriptions for future use
Monitors injured workers' RTW status to increase functional ability before RTW period expires
Sets follow-ups to review claims where function is expected to increase and/or where release to RTW is anticipated
Accurate RTW screen coding and documentation of RTW efforts and outcomes
Identify trends and barriers to RTW with internal partners (Customer Delivery) to develop proactive solutions
Assist in internal and external audits and presentations, and participates in external customer meetings
Additional duties as assigned