case disability ManagementCushman & Wakefield

Job Description
You will be responsible for managing disability claims to resolution. This includes determining if the plan members are eligible for disability benefits through to implementing the right interventions to support recovery and return to work for approved claims.
More precisely, you will have to:
Responsible for managing Long Duration claims to resolution in a proactive manner. This includes determining if insured employees continue to be eligible for disability benefits through to implementing the right interventions to support recovery and return to work.
Assess claims for continued benefit entitlement by reviewing contractual, medical, functional and occupational information - Sources include, but are not limited to, Independent Medical Evaluations, Functional Capacity Evaluations, medical consultant opinions, Rehabilitation Consultant resources, and consulting Mental Health Experts.
Assess claims for return-to-work potential and apply strategies based on a variety of interventions including but not limited to: rehabilitation, vocational programs and non-litigated settlements.
Identify and assess medical and non-medical influencing factors.
Work collaboratively with insured employees, clients, lawyers, health care practitioners and other stakeholders to obtain information, provide claim status, create action plans and provide verbal and written decisions while maintaining confidentiality and privacy.
Prepare call strategies in advance, including possible interventions and/or claim resolution strategies. Conduct motivational interviewing within the context of leading exploratory conversations with plan members who have been on claim for prolonged periods of time.
Build strong relationships with our clients; employers and their employees.
Build relationships with third party providers to develop and implement creative solutions to help plan members develop new skillsets and re-train for new occupations, return to work parttime and/or at commensurate level.
Conduct research and keep abreast of new practices and developments in treatment options in the medical field.
Qualifications:
University degree completed or related experience
Minimum of 3 years experience in disability management
Experience in rehabilitation would be a strong asset, specifically related to researching, developing and successfully executing on a variety of interventions including return-to-work programs, and short-term/long-term vocational rehabilitation.
Strong communication skills - ability to problem-solve on the spot, considering multiple strategies including the cost/benefit analysis of each strategy. Includes identifying barriers and creative approaches in order to achieve business outcomes.
Cushman & Wakefield

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time