Return-to-Work Representative

Requirements

• Education & Licensing
• HS Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Three (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 ENVIRONMENT
• When 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
• Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Benefits

Additional Information

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Return-to-Work Representative Our teams connect! We collaborate onsite and have a hybrid work arrangement. All candidates must live near one of our centers of excellence in the following locations - Coralville, IA: 3273 Ridgeway Drive Coralville IA 52241 New Albany, OH : 7795 Walton Parkway New Albany, OH 43054 Orlando, FL : 12650 Ingenuity Dr Orlando FL 32826 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.

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