Rehabilitation Consultant

3 weeks ago


Waterloo, Canada Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) Full time

Company Description

OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan) is a member-focused, service-driven organization. We are committed to putting our people first by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, providing a competitive total compensation package and investing in career development. Our team is currently looking for an:
**Rehabilitation Consultant**

**Job Description**:

- Provides appropriate information and serves as a resource consultant to the disability analysts and management.
- Observes the conditions relevant to member vocational potential to evaluate members’ individual situations.
- Gathers information and prepares various reports and file documentation, including Return to Work agreements. This includes communicating with members, attending physicians, specialists, employers and affiliate representatives to ensure an accurate understanding of members’ vocational and medical needs.
- Recommends appropriate services for members, such as psychotherapy and physiotherapy. This includes defining the nature and policy limitations for these services, clearly outlining the responsibilities of the service provider, member and insurance carrier, and communicating information and professional knowledge, as required.
- Makes recommendations to the disability analysts, which includes preparing reports that explain results and findings and that provide references for cost-effect and timely return-to-work plans. Completes cost-benefit analysis where appropriate.
- Maintains knowledge of career development resources to coordinate services and assist members in identifying alternate employment when appropriate.
- Maintains relationships and establishes trust with members and all other key stakeholders. This includes exploring existing problems and planning and implementing common solutions and goals.
- Solicits assistance from medical professionals as required. This includes working towards a negotiated rehabilitation and Return-To-Work plan, following up with other insurers or service providers as appropriate, and preparing and presenting policyholder reports, as required.
- Prepares and submits reports, as requested, to keep management and consulting and insurance representatives informed.
- Completes regular database back-ups to secure information and keeps information confidential to protect operations.

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of four to six years’ experience in a related field.
- R.R.P. and C.C.R.C. or the ability to obtain these designations.
- A valid driver’s licence is required.
- Knowledge of federal and provincial laws pertinent to rehabilitation and employment.
- Knowledge of behavioral traits, assessment procedures and tools, developmental and adjustment techniques, and counselling.
- Exceptional communication skills and the demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
- Superior time management and organizational skills to manage competing priorities, including project management skills.

Additional Information
**What we offer**:

- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Industry-leading employer-paid group benefits that start on your first day
- Defined benefit pension plan
- 100% coverage of continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBO and AIC courses)
- Flexible work from home and hybrid options
- Opportunities for advancement
- OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavour to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities._
- As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique._

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