Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant ( QRC-Case Manager)

Rehabilitation Consultant (QRC, Case Manager)

Who we are

CompRehab, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary group of healthcare and rehabilitation specialists that provides rehabilitation services to injured workers within the Minnesota workers’ compensation system. CompRehab, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of SFM Mutual Insurance Company, and is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant, who will work with injured employees, providing medical management services, while assessing their vocational status and goals, to assist them in returning to work.  Our benefits are designed to help you navigate work like journey and help you be the successful. We want our employees to feel proud, at home, and appreciated! Here are just SOME ways we show it:

Our benefits include:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA, FSA
• Flexible work environment
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company match
• Company contributions to help pay off student loans
• Monthly home internet allowance
• Free life insurance, STD & LTD
• Variable pay
• Pet insurance
• Generous PTO
• 9 paid holidays 
• Paid parental leave
• Annual company-wide volunteer day
• Discounts on gym memberships, fitness apps and weight loss programs
• Adoption financial assistance

The Role:

 CompRehab, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of SFM Mutual Insurance Company, and is seeking a Rehabilitation Consultant, who will work with injured employees, providing medical management services, while assessing their vocational status and goals, to assist them in returning to work.  In this role, you will act as a resource for vocational matters assisting injured workers, employers, claim representatives, physicians, and various other parties to support the successful resolution of workers’ compensation claims. You are required to comply with statutory and rule requirements, as well as provide effective case management. This role can be filled with either an Intern or a fully credentialed Rehabilitation Counselor; your job title and duties will be based on your work experience and background.  This position will provide you many opportunities to grow and stretch yourself while affording you balance in your life.  Candidates living in the Twin Cities metro area are preferred, but living in Minnesota is a must.  If you are an RN or OT looking for a change, this is a great opportunity for you.  Your medical knowledge and patient care experience is highly desirable. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to grow, take on new challenges, and achieve a balanced work-life lifestyle. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become a vital part of our team. This is a work from home role, but travel in and around the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, with some outstate travel is required.  

What You'll be Doing:

• Provide cost effective case management and statutory vocational rehabilitation services to include: initial evaluation with client, health care provider contact, coordination of return to work, case planning and regular comprehensive communication with all parties.
• Must adhere to rehabilitation requirements of MN Statute 102 Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Rules 5220.0100-5220.1900 i
• Provide cost effective vocational services to include: transferable skills analysis, identification of alternative vocational goals, vocational testing, labor market research, monitoring of job placement progress and coordination with employment services consultants.
• Complete all reports and required state applicable forms in a timely fashion ensuring accurate billing records.
• Develop familiarity and interface with community resources including medical, vocational, psychological and general support services and conducts research in medical and vocational areas to assist in appropriate decision making.
• Markets potential referral sources through quality casework and more direct means, including individual and company-wide marketing plans.
• Provide premier customer service to all customers and complies with customer service standards. Responds promptly to resolve complaints or problems. 

What We'll Love About You 

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or related discipline; Master’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or a related field of study is preferred.
• Interns must become either a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) or a certified disability Management Specialist (CDMS) within the timeframe prescribed by current Department of Labor & Industry rules (Minnesota only) and engage in continuing professional development to achieve full status QRC certification.
• Experienced Qualified Rehabilitation counselors must have at least one year experience in disability management, medical rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, medical case management, or counseling; or as a QRC providing direct client services; And, be certified with current QRC registration in the state of MN.
• Knowledge in state applicable workers’ compensation law as it relates to vocational rehabilitation and case management, desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office software applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective and timely communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to follow directions, understand and adhere to team procedures and company best practices.
• Excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to work with both a diverse client base and various professionals both within the organization and externally.
• Effective clinical skills of assessment, coordination, negotiation, evaluation, and case planning.
• Solid knowledge base of medical conditions and treatment specialties as related to common disability areas.
• Ability to recognize functional limitations that are related to disability conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work variable work schedules and travel to as needed.

Physical Requirements

Work takes place in a semi paperless environment within a home office setting or other remote location, or in-office, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, which requires being stationary for extended periods of time. Reliable internet connection is needed.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and maintain concentration and focus. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and work with close vision. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Work is performed indoors with little to no exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions. Regular attendance is required. 

The base pay posted is just one component of SFM’s total compensation package. The salary range listed represents the full compensation range for this position.  Job title and starting pay will be based on the selected candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience, and education, if applicable as well as internal equity with other employees in the same job classification. Applicants that are not fully credentialed QRC's in the state of MN will be hired as an intern and the salary range is:  $66,396 to $92,000.00 

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 To learn more about CompRehab, check out our website at: www.comprehab.com

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 SFM Mutual Insurance Company and each of its parent companies, subsidiaries and/or affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. SFM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.