Return-to-Work Specialist
The Return-to-Work Specialist applies medical and rehabilitation expertise to facilitate injured employees' successful return to work by managing accommodations, restrictions, and rehabilitation plans. This role involves negotiating with clients, employers, and treatment providers, ensuring compliance with medical and legal standards, and supporting case management teams in a fully remote, flexible work environment focused on impactful employee health outcomes.
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Return-to-Work Specialist (Remote / Telecommute) — Confidential Client
Confidential Client (Admin industry) is hiring a Return-to-Work (RTW) Specialist to support injured employees through vocational rehabilitation, accommodation planning, and successful reintegration to the workplace. This is a full-time, remote (telecommute) position with responsibilities in case coordination, employer engagement, and documentation to meet medical, legal, and accreditation standards.
What You’ll Do
The Return-to-Work Specialist will negotiate, facilitate, and monitor successful return-to-work outcomes for claimants while working within disability duration guidelines. Key duties include:
- Determine objective, medically supported work restrictions for assigned claims.
- Facilitate RTW efforts through negotiation with employers, treatment providers, and claimants.
- Complete required vocational/RTW documentation, notifications, and jurisdictional reporting.
- Contact employers to gather job-specific information (physical demands, training, wages, availability).
- Assist with job-site modification recommendations and adaptive equipment procurement as needed.
- Maintain regular post-placement contact with clients and stakeholders to monitor progress.
- Prepare reports documenting job research, placement outcomes, and recommendations.
- Work with case management teams to ensure smooth transition from medical case work to job placement.
- Adhere to medical, legal, and accreditation standards in written communications.
Who We’re Looking For
We seek collaborative, solutions-oriented professionals who combine clinical or rehabilitation knowledge with strong communication and documentation skills.
Minimum / Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation preferred.
- Experience in vocational rehabilitation, return-to-work coordination, or related clinical/medical case management.
- Ability to assess physical tolerances and vocational skills for specific job roles.
- Strong negotiation and employer engagement skills.
- Excellent written documentation and adherence to jurisdictional requirements.
- Comfortable working remotely with autonomy and managing a distributed caseload.
- Proficiency with standard office software and documentation systems.
Compensation & Benefits
As required in the original posting for the listed jurisdiction, the starting pay range for this role is $48,000 - $63,000 per year. Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include (depending on hire location and eligibility): medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending or health savings accounts.
Why Join Confidential Client
- Make an impact — support injured employees returning to meaningful work.
- Remote flexibility — work from your chosen location within the required applicant geography.
- Professional growth — continuing education opportunities and career development.
- Team culture — collaborative environment with recognition and support.
Work Environment & Requirements
- Employment type: Full-time, TELECOMMUTE (remote).
- Applicant location requirements: Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Typical work needs: computer keyboarding, clear verbal and written communication, strong judgment, and the ability to meet deadlines. Occasional job-site contact (employer communication and possible site visits) may be required depending on client needs.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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