Workers Compensation Coordinator

**Overview**CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities**Responsibilities**The Workers Compensation Coordinator is responsible for directing, implementing and managing all aspects of the workers compensation program for one or more facilities within a given Market. The position will provide advocacy and support for injured employees and influence safety investigation and loss prevention follow up with key stakeholders. This role will be responsible for understanding and communicating key policies and key metrics across all levels of the organization.**Essential Key Job Responsibilities**1. Manage the Return-to-Work Program by:1. Coordinating participation in transitional duty and communicate/enforce the Transitional Duty policy,2. Reviewing medical reports for restrictions,3. Encouraging permanent placement in alternate positions, and4. Monitoring for ADA and other regulatory compliance by referring to Human Resources2. Communicate claim and incident trending information to key stakeholders to facilitate loss prevention and mitigation opportunities and programs3. Develop and provide internal communication and education to all levels of the organization regarding workers compensation program details and processes and employee safety goals and initiatives4. Advocate and support injured employees5. Coordinate claim investigation with supervisors, injured employees, witnesses and others to assure appropriate loss prevention mitigation or safety corrections occur6. Participate in claim reviews and settlement discussions to strategize and identify best practices and timely claim resolution7. Maintain OSHA logs, including proper posting and reporting per OSHA regulations8. Direct employees for medical treatment, as allowed by state law9. Maintain regular communication with injured employees in order to advocate and provide employment status information10. Report claims to TPA and initiate and manage Workers Compensation Leaves of Absence with LOA Central for the duration of the claim11. Establish a relationship with treating physicians (when possible) and educate them on the Return-to-Work Program, values of the organization and treatment expectations12. Review monthly reports for trending and other analysis_The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned._**Qualifications**One of the following:+ A Bachelors Degree and two (2) years of experience in workers compensation, employee safety or human resources OR+ Five (5) years of experience in workers compensation, employee safety or human resources and no degree+ Basic Competence with the Google Suite and Microsoft Office+ Ability to Prepare and present presentations+ Strong Analytical capabilities+ Ability to work independently, while exhibiting excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal and external customers professionally+ Knowledge of workers compensation processes**Pay Range**$21.80 - $31.62 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.