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$37.04 - $50.77/hr

Works with the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines, participates and helps facilitate the Reasonable Accommodation Process. * Facilitates interactive discussion and provide resolution to ...

Disability Representative Sr

Chicago, IL · On-site

$38K - $44K/yr

Provides disability case management and complex claim determinations based on medical documentation and the applicable disability plan interpretation including determining benefits due and making ...

Disability Representative Sr

Chicago, IL · On-site

$38K - $44K/yr

Provides disability case management and complex claim determinations based on medical documentation and the applicable disability plan interpretation including determining benefits due and making ...

Disability Representative Sr

Chicago, IL · On-site

$38K - $44K/yr

Provides disability case management and complex claim determinations based on medical documentation and the applicable disability plan interpretation including determining benefits due and making ...

Experience: * 2+ years of clinical, case management, disability management, absence management, workers' compensation, occupational health, or return-to-work experience preferred. * Experience ...

Serve as a subject matter expert on workers' compensation, disability management, return-to-work programs, and employee work restrictions. * Maintain ongoing communication with employees and ...

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Disability Case Manager

On-site

Allina Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

$37.04 - $50.77/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Allina Health rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 284 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Location Address:

2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Date Posted:

August 28, 2026

Department:

16001057 HRSS LOA

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

  • 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
  • 8-hour day shifts
  • No weekends
  • Fully remote with training on site in St. Paul at United
  • Experience with job accommodation, return to work, leave of absence, nursing, Americans with Disability Act and/or federal and state laws preferred

Job Description:

Provides total case management and maintaining documentation for work related and non work related injuries and illness. Enhances return to work efforts for employees; review medical information for temporary and permanent accommodation requests.
Principle Responsibilities

  • Provides assistance with complex issues involving accommodations and return to work.
    • Creates a case management plan including medical management and coordination of return to work within restrictions.
    • Educates employees on workers' compensation and leave process.
    • Works with the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines, participates and helps facilitate the Reasonable Accommodation Process.
    • Facilitates interactive discussion and provide resolution to minimize lost time.
    • Creates transitional duty opportunities and monitor transitional duty budgets.
    • Manages labor distribution reports and transitional work budget usage.
    • Meets with Human Resources, Safety, union representatives to update on employee status.
    • Participates in workers' compensation claim and legal reviews.
    • Participates and leads educational trainings on return to work and related case management processes.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Psychology, Rehab, Nursing or related field
  • 3+ years of case management, accommodations or related experience


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Rehab, Nursing or related field
  • Healthcare experience


Physical Demands

  • Sedentary:
  • Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $37.04 to $50.77 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary


Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.


Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.


We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.


Benefits include:

  • Medical/Dental
  • PTO/Time Away
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term/Long-term Disability
  • Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
  • Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
  • Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.


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