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