Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description

Help Injured Workers Get Back to What Matters Most!

Are you passionate about helping people rebuild their lives after an injury? Do you enjoy reviewing complex cases, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and making a real impact behind the scenes? Spooner Medical Adminstrators wants you!

We're looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented nurse with one year of field vocational rehabilitation case management experience and one of the following credentials: ABVE (American Board of Vocational Experts), COHN (Occupational Health Nursing), CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor), CDMS (Certified Disability Management Specialist), CVE (Certified Vocational Evaluator), CRRN (Certified Rehabilitation Nurse) or CCM (Certified Case Manager). to join our growing vocational rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll help injured workers navigate their return-to-work journey while ensuring quality, compliance, and outstanding service every step of the way.

If you enjoy problem-solving, teamwork, and meaningful work that truly changes lives, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

As a member of our Vocational Rehabilitation team, you'll:

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• Review workers' compensation claim files to determine if vocational rehabilitation services are appropriate.
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• Evaluate referrals, assessments, rehabilitation plans, and case closures for quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
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• Review case documentation and monitor vocational rehabilitation case management activities to ensure compliance with BWC guidelines.
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• Process vocational rehabilitation appeals according to established policies and procedures.
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• Partner with the Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor to review case progress and provide guidance to field case managers.
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• Collaborate with physicians, peer reviewers, BWC representatives, and other healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for injured workers.
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• Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
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• Contribute to the development and improvement of policies, procedures, and best practices.
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• Support a high level of customer satisfaction through responsive communication and quality service.
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• Participate in team meetings, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
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• Assist with administrative projects and other duties as needed.
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What We're Looking For

✔ Active Registered Nurse (RN) license or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential

✔ Experience in workers' compensation, case management, vocational rehabilitation, occupational health, disability management, or rehabilitation counseling preferred

✔ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

✔ Excellent written and verbal communication

✔ Ability to manage multiple cases while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

✔ Comfortable reviewing medical records, documentation, and regulatory requirements

✔ Collaborative team player who enjoys helping others succeed

✔ Strong organizational and computer skills

Why You'll Love Working Here

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• Meaningful work that helps injured workers successfully return to work
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• Collaborative and supportive clinical team
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• Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing education
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• Stable Monday-Friday schedule
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• Positive, mission-driven work environment
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• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
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Join Our Team!

Apply today and help people get back to work, regain their independence, and move forward with confidence!