Case Manager Consultant

Who We Are Since 2002, Disability Management Institute (DMI) has been providing comprehensive claims management and review services to clients throughout Canada. We offer small and medium-sized employers and insurers flexible, innovative solutions to their disability management needs, including WCB/WSIB Claims Management, Non-Occupational Absence Management, Return to Work Planning, Rehab, Specialty Services and Disability Management. Your Role As a Case Manager Consultant, you will be a self-employed sub-contractor. With your excellent verbal and written communication skills and by utilizing a “holistic outcomes” approach, you will uncover the underlying drivers of unnecessary or prolonged absences. Your role involves providing varied disability management consultant services to a broad client base within both the insurance and employer marketplaces. This is a remote opportunity within Canada. All interested applicants should apply by July 26, 2024. Your Impact Provide short term support to business units with adjudication of claims within established time frames and within the scope of policy Claims support initiatives which may include Change of Definition decisions, Telephone Interviews, and strategic case reviews for identification of rehab and settlement appropriate files. Provide interpretive analysis of policy, medical documentation, and other data. Knowledge in rehabilitation plan development and resources to evaluate health event factors and determine employability. Utilize external and internal resources to move files toward resolution, focusing on function and gainful employment. Provide timely, in-depth documentation and report writing to ensure claims and rehabilitation goals are met. Engage in professional interaction with client, employer, insurer and union representatives This Is You 5-7 years of experience in injury, recovery, STD and LTD disability case management in a group insurance environment, and/or rehab case management. Understanding and knowledge in vocational rehabilitation. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong ethical standards, professional integrity, and high-level communication skills. Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This Is Nice Post-secondary degree in Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, or relevant post-secondary degree or diploma. Good standing with an associated regulatory body (e.g., BCAK, CAOT-BC) or membership in the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada (VRA), and/or NIDMAR designation (Certified RTW Coordinator, Certified DM Professional). What You'll Get Competitive compensation. Flexible working arrangements. Training, ongoing development, and support. An engaging team environment. Please note that this is a self-employed sub-contractor opportunity, remote within Canada; This is a continuous opportunity, and as our team expands, we will reach out to shortlisted candidates. Originally posted on Himalayas