Return-to-Work Representative
Company: Sedgwick
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
The 'Apply with SEEK' option will be utilized for International
applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you please
use the 'Apply' option. Return-to-Work Representative IF YOU CARE,
THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU HEREFor a career path that is both
challenging and rewarding, join Sedgwick's talented team of 27,000
colleagues around the globe. Sedgwick is a leading provider of
technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business
solutions. Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we
do. Millions of people and organizations count on Sedgwick each
year to take care of their needs when they face a major life event
or something unexpected happens. Whether they have a workplace
injury, suffer property or financial loss or damage from a natural
or manmade disaster, are involved in an auto or other type of
accident, or need time away from work for the birth of a child or
another medical situation, we are here to provide compassionate
care and expert guidance. Our clients depend on our talented
colleagues to take care of their most valuable assets-their
employees, their customers and their property. At Sedgwick, caring
counts -. Join our team of creative and caring people of all
backgrounds, and help us make a difference in the lives of others.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: -To negotiate, facilitate and monitor successful
return-to-work of claimants within appropriate disability duration
guidelines and to assist case management staff with client
competence decisions for individual positions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Determines objective, quantifiable, medically supported work
restrictions for assigned claims.
- Facilitates return-to-work (RTW) and accommodation efforts
through negotiation with client, treatment provider and claimant;
completes all accommodation/RTW related jurisdictional or client
directed documentation, notification, or reporting; and documents
client contact in claim notes as per Sedgwick CMS standards.
- Adheres to medical and legal regulations and accreditation
standards in written communication.
- 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, vocational skills and essential job functions
needed for specific employment positions as requested by referral
sources or employers; and - recommends necessary adaptive equipment
as needed.
- 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
plans.
- Works closely with team members to ensure smooth transition
from medical case management into job placement.
- Performs other tasks related to accommodation/RTW evaluation
and work adjustment as needed. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education &
LicensingHS Diploma/GED required. - Bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university preferred. ExperienceThree (3)
years of related experience including one (1) year of
return-to-work or job accommodation experience or three (3) years
of claims management experience or equivalent combination of
education and experience required. Skills & Knowledge
- Working knowledge of return-to work or job accommodation
procedures
- Good technical knowledge of claims management procedures
- Excellent oral and written communications, including
presentation skills
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
- Analytical and interpretive skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies WORK
ENVIRONMENTWhen applicable and appropriate, consideration will be
given to reasonable accommodations. Mental: - Clear and conceptual
thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem
solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related
stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and
ability to meet deadlines Physical: - Computer keyboarding, travel
as required Auditory/Visual: - Hearing, vision and talking The
statements contained in this document are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague
assigned to this description. - They are not intended to constitute
a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. -
Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of
the position at any time. Sedgwick -is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Keywords: Sedgwick, Eden Prairie , Return-to-Work Representative, Other , Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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