HCA Solutions is seeking a Vocational Expert to service the Pittsburgh area near Pittsburgh, PA!

This is a full-time, W-2 position for long-term placement.

Monday through Friday, daylight hours.

Job Description:

The vocational expert must evaluate the injured individual and identify employment opportunities consistent with his/her physical capabilities and vocational abilities. The vocational rehabilitation process includes, but will not be limited to, the following elements:

A. Vocational Evaluation and Analysis: The vocational expert will offer vocational evaluation/analysis services to the injured workers. Vocational evaluation and analysis involve evaluating an individuals vocational history, determining transferable skills, and assessing skill potential. Vocational evaluation tests may be required. The testing may consist of any or all the following, dependent upon the needs or the individual injured worker or referral source:

1. Interest Testing This test is administered to generate additional vocational placement possibilities as identified by the individuals interests.

2. Achievement and Intelligence Testing These tests assist in defining abilities in reading, spelling, math, and ability to understand and comprehend, respectively.

3. Personality Testing This type of testing distinguishes behavioral and emotional traits and tendencies.

4. Work Samples Testing This testing is offered in some areas and provides a full battery of hands-on work samples (simulated workstations). The purpose is to provide observable and measurable information regarding skills and vocational aptitudes. Each work sample introduces some job factors an individual may encounter in a realistic work setting and evaluates a persons ability to perform the required tasks.

After assessing the individuals vocational history, transferable skills and vocational potential, occupational guidance may be provided to assist the injured worker in determining realistic vocational goals. Services to include:

Initial interview and evaluation/expert interview process to be conducted within 10 days of assignment to contractor(s);
Analysis of medical factors;
Analysis of vocational factors; and
Occupational guidance.
CONDUCT OF VOCATIONAL EXPERTS:

A. Before conducting an earning power assessment interview, the vocational expert shall disclose to the employee, in writing, the role and limits of the vocational experts relationship with the employee.

B. A vocational expert who conducts an earning power assessment interview shall generate a written initial report detailing the experts involvement in the litigation and conclusions of any surveys or tests. The vocational expert shall serve a copy of the initial report on the employee and counsel, if known, within 30 days of the date of the interview.

C. A vocational expert who authors additional written reports, including earning power assessments or labor market surveys, shall simultaneously serve copies of these written reports upon the employee and counsel, if known, when the expert provides the written reports to the insurer or its counsel.

TRAVEL TIME / REIMBURSEMENTS: Travel will be paid at 50% of the hourly rate for the first two hours of travel. Travel over two (2) hours will only be reimbursed for mileage driven after the first two (2) hours at the current rate as per Management Directive 230.10. Parking and tolls will be reimbursed at actual cost(s) based on the submission of appropriate receipt(s).

Qualifications

Certification by one of the following Nationally recognized professional organizations:

The American Board of Vocational Experts.
The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
The Commission on Disability Management Specialists Certification.
Other Nationally recognized professional organizations, published by the Department in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
A bachelors or postgraduate degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related counseling field.

3 years experience primarily in the workers compensation field

1 year experience in analyzing labor market information and conditions, industrial and occupational trends, with primary duties providing actual vocational rehabilitation services

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):

What is your desired hourly rate? MUST BE ANSWERED TO BE CONSIDERED
Are you able to travel to different counties near the Pittsburgh area?
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

Vocational Specialist: 1 year (Preferred)
Workers' compensation field: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road