Rehabilitation Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Desjardins

Desjardins

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion.

We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all.

At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

Job Level

NV-09

At Desjardins, you will be responsible for assisting our members/claimants and employers to facilitate a safe and timely transition back to work after a period of illness/injury.

Your role involves working with our members directly to provide support with their recovery and return to work.

It will be your responsibility to develop and implement rehabilitation interventions and ensure they are proactive, cost effective and timely.

You will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to optimize (work) outcomes.

General Information on the Position

Main responsibilities- Complete thorough and objective assessments, accurately document relevant information and ensure quality, cost effective rehabilitation work products are delivered within the established service standards- Develop, implement, and support rehabilitation plans that are strategic, outcome focused and driven by objective demonstrated functional capabilities- Negotiate return-to-work terms with members, employers, and practitioners, including attending physicians- Collaborate with the claim specialists on a regular basis to achieve optimal partnered case management- Establish and maintain client and member relationships; manage expectations and service quality to ensure member and client satisfaction- Manage a rehabilitation caseload for Life & Health Benefits- Participate in occasional short-term projects and initiatives for Life & Health Benefits.

Other working conditions- Have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel- Workplace: Position located inToronto or Calgary,, depending on the applicant selected.

The work arrangement for the position is full-time telework #LI-Remote- Number of jobs available: 1

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in healthrelated; Kinesiology; Psychology; Occupational Therapy, or in a related field
A minimum of five years of relevant experience
Rehabilitation experience (an asset)

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.

Specific knowledge- Proficient speaker, complete proficiency in English.

Desjardins Cross-sector skills

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Key competencies for the job

Communicates effectively, Drive results, Interpersonal Savvy

Work Location

95 St-Clair Avenue West Toronto

Trade Union

Non Syndiqué

Unposting Date

Job Family

Life and health insurance (FG)

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country.

It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods.