S&H Vocational Rehab Success Story
Posted by Linda Van Dillen on Thu, Dec 08, 2011 @ 02:54 PM
So often we hear horror stories when things go bad in the Worker’s Comp area. We wanted to share with you a recent success that S&H Medical Management Services had with a case in far Southern Illinois.
Mr. X is a 41 year old man employed as a mechanic and was referred to S&H in April of 2009 as a Cat case for Medical Case Management. As is routine at S&H the RN Case Manager foresaw Mr. X, would not be able to return to the employer of injury and obtained authorization for referral to Vocational Services for a little ‘Early Intervention’ as he was approaching conclusion of his medical treatment.
During the Vocational Assessment the Vocational Consultant was able to determine Mr. X’s return to work abilities/interests and guide Mr. X toward appropriate types of positions. By quickly making a determination on appropriate return to work goals and implementing Job Seeking Skills Training that focused on presentation in the interview process, developing and finalizing a skill orientated resume and cover letter, and ongoing support Mr. X was able to acquire two job offers within 30 to 45 days of the initial vocational meeting.
Because S&H stresses continuous access to the Vocational Consultant Mr. X was able to make an appropriate job offer selection and successfully return to the work force. Mr. X was placed in employment in late September 2011 and continues to work through the new employer orientation.
Mr. X has been targeted for a management position at the end of his orientation which will ensure full time employment with an increased wage rate.
By quickly move Mr. X into vocational services a time reduction in benefit cost occurred and potentially quick closure to the claim will occur.