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Rehab Consultant, Return to Work Specialist, Vocational Consultant Resume
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| Desired Industry: Insurance |
SpiderID: 24544 |
| Desired Job Location: kitchener, Ontario |
Date Posted: 1/27/2009 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: Jan 27/09 |
| Desired Wage: 65000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: No |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Experience:
Health Management Consultant, SunLife Assurance
• Skilled in depth Health Management Assessments in combination with clear, concise report writing and rehab case planning
• Effective and timely communication with Plan Sponsors pertaining to the development and implementation of return to work plans
• Maintain plan member confidentiality according to policy provisions.
• Demonstrated leadership as a member of the HMC advisory committee through problem solving and implementing innovative health management strategies.
• Health Management planning and vocational referrals to promote plan member’s safe and successful return to work
• A well developed knowledge of short and long term disability contract provisions
Musculoskeletal Injury Consultant, OHS &W, Capital Health
• In depth ergonomic assessments of staff members including follow up reports with recommendations for injury prevention and management
• Hospital and Administrative Area Assessments, including reports with hazard reduction recommendations
• Formulation of Capital Health’s Manual Handling Program and DVD
• Instructor of several courses including Ergonomics, Safe Patient Handling, WHMIS, and Manual Handling
• Provided valued input to the Ergonomic design and development Committee for Sturgeon Hospital redevelopment
• Researched and utilized external resources as necessary toward the resolution of ergonomic issues
• Networking with CEO’s, COO’s, and Director’s to provide exceptional customer service within Capital Health
• Excellent communication skills; an ability to adapt communication style for several different job classifications within Capital Health
Physiotherapy Assistant, Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Worked on several multidisciplinary teams including Internal Medicine, Surgical Services, Plastics/Hand Surgery, and Orthopedics.
• Worked in collaboration with the PT and OT to carry out treatment plans
• Responsible for several key responsibilities within different teams including ordering equipment, mentoring students, and leading task groups
• Served as a member of several Rehab Services Committees including Social Committee, Professional Development Committee, Therapy Assistant Development Task Group
• Worked well in a fast paced acute care environment while prioritizing patients, leading an exercise class, and participating in the professional development of Therapy Assistants
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree with honours - Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
University of Calgary, Calgary, Ab.
Diploma with honours - Physiotherapy Assistant
Macewan College, Edmonton, Ab
Specialization Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
Affiliations:
• Registered Rehab Professional (RRP) designation in progress
Skills:
• Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge about musculoskeletal injury, psychiatric illness’, rehab intervention, and vocational planning
• Strong Disability and Health Management knowledge and ability to effectively manage a large file caseload
• Excellent in working directly within a diverse team of professionals and networking with individuals to ensure effective communication paths
• Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively
• Self-directed work style requiring minimal supervision as evidenced by experience working in a home office setting
• Diverse knowledge of Vocational Tools including Functional Abilities Evaluations, Vocational Evaluations, Independent Medical Exams
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of return to work plans
Additional Information:
• Western Canada Physiotherapist Assistant Conference, Macewan College, 2001-2005
• Workplace Inspections, Hazard Identification, Incident Investigations, Capital Health, 2004
• Trained WHMIS instructor, 2005
• Effective Communication and Learning Styles, 2006
• Problem Solving and Critical Decision Making, Assertive Communication, 2007
• Understanding Vocational Assessments, CARP, 2008
• Disability and Rehab case management workshop, 2008
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