Senior Leave Analyst-Workers Compensation and Modified Duty

UCLA Health • Los Angeles, CA

88d • $68,800 - $141,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Workers' Compensation Analyst and department manager, you will manage workers' compensation claims by supporting employees who have experienced work-related injuries or illnesses. In this role, you will ensure that affected employees receive appropriate benefits and can return to work safely. As our Leave Analyst, your responsibilities include reviewing treatment progress, recommending medical treatment interventions to the third-party claims examiner, and ensuring compliance with applicable workers' compensation laws, regulations, and UCLA Health's Transitional Return to Work program. You will also be involved in evaluating and developing modified work assignments for employees (occupational and non-occupational) with temporary medical limitations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, social sciences, related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of Human Resources experience.
• HR Certifications and/or Workers' Compensation and/or Disability Management Certification preferred.
• Experience in case management systems.
• Experience in assisting employees with questions about workers' compensation.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation regulatory forms.

Responsibilities

• Manage workers' compensation claims for employees with work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Ensure affected employees receive appropriate benefits and can return to work safely.
• Review treatment progress and recommend medical treatment interventions to the third-party claims examiner.
• Ensure compliance with applicable workers' compensation laws and regulations.
• Evaluate and develop modified work assignments for employees with temporary medical limitations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees