Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Summary:

The Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for providing their expert opinion when consulted by Case Management and when working with injured workers and employers. Opinions offered relate to assessment and implementation of personal care and independent living assistance, assessment and analyses of physical and ergonomic work requirements, and completion of job demand modifications/accommodations for return to work plans of the injured worker.

Job Duties:

- Completes personal care and independent living assessments at injured workers' homes to determine eligibility as per WCB policy. Provides recommendations for the level of entitlement and equipment to ensure safety and independence with daily tasks.

- Actively works with Case Managers in coordination of visits where appropriate, gathering information and discussing expert opinion and recommendations.

- Actively builds relationships with medical vendors, private healthcare companies, wheelchair and equipment manufacturers and other contacts to promote and facilitate best care practices for injured workers.

- Completes mobility assessments and provides recommendations for safe and appropriate mobility devices.

- Completes work site assessments and physical job demands analysis, providing recommendations for suitable and safe return to work.

- Consults with hospital staff and assists with hospital discharge planning and provision of services for severely injured workers.

- Completes home and vehicle modification assessments and provides recommendations including facilitating and implementing the necessary modification(s); following up with the injured worker to ensure their safety after recommendations are implemented and acting as an expert resource on the home modification and vehicle modification committees.

- Pursues professional and personal development through continuing education and training, literature reviews, and other opportunities.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- A 4 year or Master's degree in a related discipline such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a National Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing

- Minimum of 5 years related work experience, including 2 years' experience in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation or community services setting

- Must be licensed and in good standing with the Manitoba regulatory body

- Ability to use a personal computer and software in a Windows environment

- Knowledge of worksite assessments, physical demands analysis, job analysis and ergonomics

- Ability to research, assess, evaluate, document and communicate information to support recommendations and clinical reasoning

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

- Ability to provide excellent client service in confrontational situations

- Ability to act with tact and discretion in sensitive situations

- Ability to organize and prioritize workload

- Ability to work independently and in a team environment

- Able to travel within city limits and the province of Manitoba

- Knowledge of WCB legislation, policy and practice would be an asset

- Specialized knowledge such as wheelchair seating or home modifications would be an asset

- Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset, but is not required

Additional Information:

Annual Salary: $77,125 to $96,411

The WCB is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce with equitable representation of Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons and members of other equity-seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are a member of these groups.

The WCB recognizes that individuals may face barriers that hinder their full and equal participation in the workplace, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all employees and candidates who are or may be disabled by one or more barriers in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

A satisfactory criminal record check and verification of education will be required for the successful candidate.

You may be asked to demonstrate your ability through competency based interviewing and/or testing.