WORKERS' COMP PATNT CARE COORD at State of careers Rhode Island

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

133109.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Rehabilitation, Nursing Practices, Supervision, Consultation, Assessment, Evaluation, Educational Program Development, Report Preparation, Relationship Building, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Vocational Services, Psychological Services, Workers' Compensation Act Knowledge, Independent Judgement, Initiative

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Labor And Training Division Healthcare Health & Allied Professionals Salary $75,864.00 - $133,109.00 Job Profile JC-02881500-27 - Workers' Compensation Patient Coordinator Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm 35 Standard - Non-Standard Opening Date January 24, 2026 Closing Date February 2, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR100812 WORKERS' COMP PATNT CARE COORD (Open) Pay Grade C00520 A Classification Workers' Compensation Patient Coordinator Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and directing the work of a subordinate staff engaged in providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, as well as vocational and psychological services to injured workers throughout the state; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is reviewed upon completion through conferences and submitted reports for conformance with established law, rules, regulations, departmental policies, procedures and objectives. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, coordinates, directs, supervises and reviews the work of a subordinate staff assigned to assist. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and directing the work of a subordinate staff engaged in providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, as well as vocational and psychological services to injured workers throughout the state. To be responsible for program planning activities involving intake and orientation, assessment and evaluation, program management, treatment and training, as well as referral, discharge and follow-ups of injured workers. To be responsible for making determinations as to appropriate tests required for injured workers and to take appropriate action based upon such test results. To be responsible for providing consultative services to a multidisciplinary team concerning the total rehabilitation needs of injured workers and their families. To act as a liaison and provide consultation to physicians, insurers injured workers and employers who refer patients for rehabilitation services in order to return injured workers to employment. To be responsible for developing educational programs for the purpose of improving the comprehensive rehabilitation of injured workers. To be responsible for the preparation of regular and special reports. To do related work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of program management as it relates to the rehabilitation of injured workers; a working knowledge of the Workers’ Compensation Act; the ability to review and evaluate rehabilitation needs of injured workers and their families; the ability to develop educational programs to improve the comprehensiveness of rehabilitation services; a thorough knowledge of modern approved nursing practices and methods; the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, supervise and review the work of a subordinate staff engaged in providing various rehabilitative services to injured workers; the ability to prepare regular and special reports; the ability to analyze and evaluate program needs and to make recommendations to improve such services; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, labor organizations, employers and employer groups, insurers, and the general public; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in Nursing; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible supervisory capacity as a professional nurse in an accredited hospital, rehabilitation treatment center or occupational health facility providing rehabilitative and/or treatment services to disabled persons. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must meet nursing registration requirements as required by the Rhode Island law and regulations and must maintain such requirements as a condition of employment. Supplemental Information GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and directing the work of a subordinate staff engaged in providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, as well as vocational and psychological services to injured workers throughout the state; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is reviewed upon completion through conferences and submitted reports for conformance with established law, rules, regulations, departmental policies, procedures and objectives. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, coordinates, directs, supervises and reviews the work of a subordinate staff assigned to assist. Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website: Click Here. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

The Workers' Compensation Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the work of a subordinate staff providing rehabilitation services to injured workers. This includes program management activities such as assessment, treatment, and follow-up of injured workers.