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Disability Clinical Specialist

Job Overview

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive. 

A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

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Disability Clinical Specialist

• Apply your medical/clinical or rehabilitation knowledge and experience to assist in the management of complex medical conditions, treatment planning and recovery from illness or injury. 

• Work in the best of both worlds - a rewarding career making an impact on the health and lives of others, and a remote work environment.  

• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path while advocating for the most effective and efficient medical treatment for injured employees in a non-traditional setting.  

• Enable our Caring counts® mission supporting injured employees from some of the world’s best brands and organizations.  

• Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.  

• Celebrate your career achievements and each other through professional development opportunities, continuing education credits, team building initiatives and more.  

• Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.  

• Performs initial and ongoing clinical assessment via telephone calls to evaluate the injured worker's injury, medical treatment, psychosocial needs, cultural implications, and support systems. 

• Effectively communicates and builds relationships with the claims examiner, client, injured worker, attorney and supervisor. 

• Identifies issues related to delayed recovery and/or return to work and problem solves with a creative thinking approach 

• Negotiates treatment and disability duration with providers through use of medical and disability duration guidelines, adhering to quality. 

• Identifies opportunities to expedite care for cost containment and timely medical recovery. 

• Provides recommendations for alternate clinical resources to support claim resolution. 

• Maintains client's privacy and confidentiality, promotes client safety and advocacy; and adheres to ethical, legal, accreditation and regulatory standards. 

• Current unrestricted RN license(s) in a state or territory of the United States required.  

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from accredited college or university or equivalent work experience preferred.  

• Certification in case management, rehabilitation nursing or a related specialty is highly preferred. 

• Offering flexibility and autonomy. 

• Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving. 

• Providing on-going learning and professional growth opportunities. 

• Promoting a strong team environment and a culture of support. 

• Recognizing your successes and celebrating your achievements. 

• Thrives when everyone is working towards the same vision/goals. 

• We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day. 

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.