Rehabilitation Consultant (QRC, Case Manager)

Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota (Remote) | Full-Time

Pay: $67,7000 to $94,800.00 (intern range) or $81,9000 to $114,700 (if fully accredited)

Ranked #8 Top Workplace – Midsize Employer, MN

The Role:

At CompRehab you are encouraged to make a difference in people’s lives. As a Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant, (QRC), you'll play a pivotal role in guiding injured workers, employers, claim representatives, physicians, and other key stakeholders through the complexities of workers' compensation claims. In this dynamic role, you'll work closely with injured workers, assisting them with medical care and vocational planning as they recover from injury, while following MN Department of Labor & Industry vocational rehabilitation statutory and rule requirements. Delivering top-notch case management services is a key function in this role. Experienced QRCs are encouraged to apply, but persons who require training and certification will be hired as a QRC Intern.  Your job title and responsibilities will be tailored to your experience and background.

This is a work from home position, but travel in and around the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, with some outstate travel is required.  Applicants must live in Minnesota.  If you are an RN or OT looking to try something different outside a clinic/hospital setting, 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.

What You Will 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.
• Follow statutory rehabilitation requirements of MN Statute 102 Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Rules 5220.0100-5220.1900, or learn to do so.
• 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.
• Completes all reports and required state applicable forms in a timely fashion ensuring accurate billing records are maintained, and attends in-person visits with injured workers, including medical appointments, job site visits, and other appointments. 
• Facilitates and collaborates with all parties involved in the claims process to remove barriers to ensure a successful return to work.
• Provide premier customer service to all customers and complies with customer service standards. Responds promptly to resolve complaints or problems.

What We'll Like 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 a plus.
• If hired as an intern, must be able to earn a certification as 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 continue professional development to achieve full status QRC certification.
• Experienced Qualified Rehabilitation Consultants must have at least one year experience providing direct services in disability management, medical rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, medical case management, and/or counseling; and be certified as a QRC in Minnesota.
• Knowledge in state applicable workers’ compensation law as it relates to vocational rehabilitation and case management, desirable.
• Effective and timely communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work well within a team.
• 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 as required.

About CompRehab

 CompRehab, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of SFM Mutual Insurance Company is a team of multi-disciplinary healthcare and rehabilitation specialists that provides rehabilitation services to injured workers within the Minnesota workers’ compensation system. 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:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (plus HSA/FSA options).
• Significant cash benefit if You Opt out of our Health Plan
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• 401(k) with both Traditional and Roth options + company match.
• Contributions toward student loan repayment.
• Generous PTO, 9 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Monthly home internet allowance.
• Free life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage.
• Incentive bonus opportunities.
• Adoption financial assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Annual company-wide volunteer day.
• Discounts on gyms, fitness apps, and wellness programs.

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Work Environment and Physical Demands

Regular attendance is required. Work takes place in a semi paperless environment within an office setting, or other remote location using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, which requires being stationary for extended periods of time. Has the ability to sit for extended periods while operating a motor vehicle and able to safely enter and exit a vehicle and transfer between the vehicle and workplace facilities, including walking short distances on various surfaces when navigating parking areas. 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 in a variety of weather conditions.

 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.

 SFM Companies, EEO/AA Employers. SFM is a participant of E-Verify. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. 

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. #SFM