About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Admin.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Return-to-Work Specialist to work remotely and support return to work efforts for injured employees. This role combines clinical or rehabilitation expertise with vocational problem solving to help employees return to safe, productive work.

• Negotiate, facilitate, and monitor successful return to work outcomes within disability duration guidelines
• Determine objective, medically supported work restrictions and physical tolerances for assigned claims
• Coordinate with clients, treating providers, claimants, and employers to implement return-to-work plans
• Complete vocational and RTW documentation, jurisdictional reporting, and claim notes per client standards
• Gather detailed job site and employment information from employers including physical demands, training needs, wages, and benefits
• Recommend workplace modifications and adaptive equipment when needed and follow up on implementation
• Maintain regular contact with placed employees to monitor progress and adjust plans as appropriate
• Prepare clear reports documenting research, contacts, and outcomes
• Collaborate with case management teams to ensure smooth transitions from medical case management to placement

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Who You Are (Qualifications)

We encourage candidates who are collaborative, organized, and driven to deliver measurable outcomes. Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Clinical, medical, or vocational rehabilitation experience; Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to document to medical and legal standards
• Ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders including employers, treatment providers, and claimants
• Experience assessing physical demands and translating clinical restrictions into job function recommendations
• Comfortable working remotely with strong time management and self-direction skills
• Proficiency with case documentation and standard office tools

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Work Arrangement & Location

• Remote / Telecommute role
• Applicants must be located in the US and able to work in accordance with U.S. employment requirements
• Primary hiring location for record and tax purposes: Sacramento, CA

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Compensation & Benefits

As required by law in some jurisdictions, Confidential Client provides a reasonable starting pay range for hires from the jurisdiction noted in this posting.

• Starting pay range for this role in the listed jurisdiction: $48,000 - $63,000 per year
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible remote work arrangements and professional development opportunities

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Make an impact supporting injured employees return to safe, meaningful work
• Remote-first flexibility with autonomy over day-to-day work
• Opportunities for continuing education, credential support, and career growth
• Collaborative, mission-driven teams focused on high quality client service

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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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