Sr Disability Transitional Work Consultant

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Oversees transitional work, return-to-work, and workplace accommodation programs that support employees with medical restrictions, injuries, or disability-related needs. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate work capacity, facilitate appropriate accommodations, and support safe, timely, and compliant return-to-work outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Case Management, or related field, or equivalent experience, required.
• Working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation laws, claims management, and return-to-work programs.
• Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations, and the interactive process.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Two years of case management experience in occupational health, disability management, workers’ compensation, or related setting, required.
• Experience reviewing medical records, work restrictions, and functional capacity information, required.
• Experience working with self-insured employers, third-party administrators, and Workers’ Compensation carriers, required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages transitional work and return-to-work programs for injured or disabled employees.
• Reviews medical documentation and work restrictions to determine appropriate job accommodation and transitional work assignments.
• Monitors employee progress and adjusts return-to-work plans based on medical updates and functional capabilities.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of case activities, communications, accommodations, and outcomes.
• Serves as a liaison and collaborates with employees, managers, HR staff, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective case coordination and resolution.
• Provides education for employees and managers on accommodation, return-to-work, and Workers’ Compensation processes.
• Participates in case conferences and claim review meetings as needed.

What This Job Offers

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