Workers Compensation Claims Coordinator

Job Description

Join us on the heart-warming journey with a team that is a top leader in the rehabilitation industry

Encompass Health is the leader in the inpatient rehabilitation industry, you'll feel the Encompass Health difference as soon as you join. We collaborate and provide high-quality, compassionate, individualized care for our patients, allowing us time to get to know them and help them achieve their goals during their rehabilitation journey.

Position Purpose

The Workers' Compensation Claims Coordinator manages assigned claims, responds to questions regarding departmental policies, assists hospitals with loss prevention programs, assists in educating hospitals on state and federal agency standards and regulations, and prepares assigned reports.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Manages assigned claims for multiple jurisdictions.
• Works with defense counsel and third-party administrator to investigate and resolve claims.
• Helps facilitate questions regarding departmental policies.
• Assists hospitals with loss prevention programs.
• Assists in educating hospitals on state and federal agency standards and regulations.
• Prepares assigned reports.
• Has awareness of the Texas non-subscription program.
• Stays current via newspapers, periodicals, industry materials, associations, etc.
• Understands and utilizes company resources where appropriate.
• Networks with co-workers to share best practices.
• Understands different departments and their role in the corporate office.
• Develops strategies and aligns work to achieve goals.
• This position must sit at our Home Office in Birmingham, AL

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Two to three years of Workers' Compensation experience preferred

A little about us

We're confident you'll see the difference the moment you join our team. Working at Encompass Health means working with a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We're proud of our career growth opportunities and how our team members work together for the greater good of our patients. We've been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among others, which is pretty amazing.

Our benefits start day one

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A community of people who love what they do. Yes, we see that as a benefit.

About Us

The Encompass Health Way We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2531887
• Job Category Compliance/Risk/Worker's Comp
• Locations 9001 Liberty Parkway, Birmingham, AL, 35242, US (Hybrid)