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. 

Position 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 complex 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

Required 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 best practices

• 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 in the GTA

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;

• Ability to make difficult decisions which may have significant impact on plan members and our Business independently;

• Proven problem-solving skills;

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

• Accuracy and attention to detail;

• Proven analytical, and organizational skills;

• Demonstrated ability to think of creative solutions to rehabilitation problems;

• Interest in helping others make gainful return to employment

Special Conditions: 

• This role is a remote position

• Preferred Candidate should be based in Ontario

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