Functional Rehabilitation Specialist

Do you have the passion required to develop and implement goal-oriented rehabilitation plans for our Plan Members?  If you are the kind of person who enjoys helping others while working independently, has strong health sciences knowledge, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, this position could be ideal for you.

The National Rehabilitation Team is looking for a self-motivated individual to join their team as a Functional Rehabilitation Specialist. In this role you will contribute to the overall profitability of Group Disability by facilitating more timely return to work for plan members. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, and implement innovative and goal-oriented return to work focused rehabilitation strategies for plan members

• Provide effective communication to policy holders and members, and various medical professionals, often delivering sophisticated and/or difficult messages

• Frequent collaboration with case managers

• Vendor and budget management: ensuring the most effective and efficient treatments are available to our plan members

Qualifications:

• Related University degree, preference will be given to those candidates with Health Sciences related education and direct experience in a rehabilitation setting

• Sound knowledge of Rehabilitation Industry Standards, Disability Insurance and medical terminology, and Disability and Rehabilitation management standard methodologies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of related Insurance Industry courses would be an asset

• A valid driver’s license as you may be required to travel to various locations within Nova Scotia

Attributes:  

• High degree of multi-tasking, and ability to prioritize as you will often be faced with conflicting demands with short turn- around times, and high caseloads.

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.

• Validated problem-solving skills.

• Strength in working independently and in a cohesive team environment.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Validated analytical, and organizational skills.

• Proven ability to think of creative solutions to rehabilitation problems.

• Curiosity about helping others make gainful return to employment.

Special Conditions: 

• This role is a remote position

• Preferred Candidate should be based in Nova Scotia

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.

• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.

• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.

• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.

• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.

• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.

• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

• A focus on growing your career path with us.

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

Values-first culture: We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

Boundless opportunity: We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

Continuous innovation: We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

Championing Corporate Citizenship: We build a business that benefits all partners and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

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If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.