Workers Compensation Representative

Job Description - Workers Compensation Representative (980230)

Job Description

Workers Compensation Representative - ( 980230 )

Description

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Works under general supervision to coordinate and administer workers' compensation benefits. Adheres to institution policies and procedures by using advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with state and federal regulations.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in related field.

• Experience
  
  Experience with a state agency, institution of higher education or health care organization.
  Experience or an education in statistical analysis or data science.

• Provides the focal point for all questions and problems relative to Workers' Compensation and Return to Work Program issues. Develops and/or recommends program improvements or efficiencies to management.
• Serves as a "source" of information for Workers' Compensation regulations and guidelines. Notifies injured employees that their injury may be covered under the workers' compensation program. Provides claim, network, pharmacy information and follow-up documents and forms that are required in all job-related injuries. Conveys the requirements of the Workers' Compensation programs to supervisors, managers, and employees.
• Receives, processes and/or creates all First Reports of Injury (DWC-1), Reports Only (Incidents), Supplemental Reports of Injury (DWC-6), Requests for Paid Leave (Form-23), Wage Statements (DWC-3) and Bona Fide Job Offers in accordance with state and UT System rules and regulations. Monitor and manage Employee First Reports of Injury (EFRIs). Coordinate gathering of information between employee, departments, witnesses and adjusters, maintain a detailed record of job-related injuries and accurately and timely enter information into UT System's chosen database/system.
  
  Review Plain Language Notices (PLN) for claim determination analysis and appropriate follow up actions.
• Collaborates as needed with Leave Administration regarding FMLA and the Office of Access and Title IX regarding ADA.
• Maintains daily liaison with employees of UT System or their designee, providing research, obtaining reports, collaborating with departments, answering questions or providing clarification and related information as required.
• Participates in hearings at the Division of Workers' Compensation and provides testimony or depositions as required. Gathers information and provides prompt and accurate responses to the Office of Legal Affairs regarding litigation, claims or complaints.
• Serves as the employer representative to prepare all Descriptions of Injured Employee's Employment (DWC-74) as needed for the treating doctor.
• Researches and provides accurate and timely data for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and weekly metrics. Summarizes and analyzes injury and occupational disease statistics.
• Researches and provides written reports on issues relative to workers' compensation. Partners with Occupational Health and other departments as needed. Works with Safety personnel to help support safety measures, potential hazards and recommended training. Facilitates the sharing of reports for safety investigations, air quality checks, job analyses and/or ergonomic assessments.
• Manages Work…