Return To Work Program
Return To Work Program
Return To Work Program
Return-to-Work program
By Robert Schiller, AIC
Director, AmeriHealth Casualty Services
2014-1875 09/14
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1. Appoint a Program Coordinator with the skills and authority to
ensure that basic program parameters are observed consistently. Contact Rob Schiller at
The Program Coordinator should also serve as a liaison to injured [email protected]
employees, supervisors, and medical providers.
2. Develop, endorse, and distribute a Modified Duty policy statement
that can be shared with all employees. Distribute this as part of your
new hire program and make sure employees understand the benefits
and parameters of the program before it is implemented. Limit the
program to employees with temporary physical restrictions that are
the result of a work-related injury.
3. Develop a written Modified Duty program and train applicable
managers and supervisors about the benefits and processes of the
program. They should meet on a regular basis to ensure that the jobs
being performed by injured employees are not causing any additional
damage and are assisting with the rehabilitation process.
4. Develop a list of potential Modified Duty jobs and prepare job
descriptions that include a list of the limited physical demands. The
positions do not need to be existing jobs; you can create any modified
position that you deem acceptable. Work assignments should be
innovative and make effective use of the employee while observing
any applicable restrictions.