Work Comp Case Manager HR

Work Comp Case Manager HR

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: WORKC015709

Evansville, IN 47715, USA

Description

Work Comp Case Manager – HR Our Mission To advance the health and wellbeing of our community with a compassionate and caring spirit. Job Summary The Work Comp Case Manager coordinates the daily management of all Workers' Compensation cases and supports the HR Benefits/Leave Manager with FMLA and ADAAA accommodation case management. This role serves as a key liaison between employees, leadership, healthcare providers, and external partners to ensure timely, compliant, and compassionate case handling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer the Workers' Compensation program, including reviewing incident reports and managing cases from start to resolution
• Act as a liaison between HR, employees, supervisors, physicians, insurance carriers, attorneys, and external case managers
• Submit First Reports of Injury, manage correspondence, and track billing with insurance providers
• Coordinate timekeeping related to missed work due to workplace injuries
• Manage and support leave cases in partnership with the organization's leave management vendor
• Assist with FMLA and ADAAA accommodation case management
• Lead and coordinate the Transitional Return to Work Program (WIN), placing employees in modified duty roles as needed
• Maintain OSHA logs, reporting, and required postings
• Develop, update, and maintain policies related to Workers' Compensation and Leave Management
• Participate in hospital committees such as Safety and Infection Control
• Serve as a resource for HR policies and procedures, providing accurate guidance and direction
• Create and maintain process documentation and educate team members on updates and changes

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Preferred)

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience (Preferred) Clinical experience strongly preferred Previous experience in Workers' Compensation, Case Management, and/or Industrial Nursing preferred

Skills & Competencies: Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities Sound judgment and decision-making abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners Knowledge of OSHA, FMLA, and ADAAA regulations is a plus

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