Clinical Consultant

General Summary

The clinical consultant is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and interpreting medical information. Works collaboratively with claims professionals, on-site physicians and other resources in multiple settings to assess medical information and determine appropriate next action steps. Collaborates with healthcare providers to clarify functional capacity, recovery expectations, treatment plans and initiate return to work plans where appropriate. Delivers exceptional service in every interaction, taking full accountability for a positive experience.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to concisely communicate (written and verbally) complex medical issues in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team work environment
• Collaboration with internal resources to determine which pertinent medical documentation is needed to accurately assess file direction
• Collaboration with external resources to establish partnerships, discuss treatment plans, and clarify functional capacity and assess file direction
• Provides coaching of non-medical staff to increase medical knowledge
• Operates with a sense of urgency and flexibility to meet the needs of a rapidly changing environment, while meeting performance standards set for quality and quantity of work
• Displays capacity and thirst for learning and developing broad business and leadership skills; openness to diverse ideas & experiences and has self-awareness re: strengths and areas of development

Job Specifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing and active RN License is required but BS degree strongly preferred
• 3+ years clinical experience preferred

Required Certifications and Skills

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment

Benefits

• Award-winning culture
• Inclusion and diversity as a priority
• Performance Based Incentive Plans
• Competitive benefits package that includes:
• Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
• Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
• Mental health support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Student loan repayment options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environments

Company Information

• Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide.
• Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices.
• Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
• Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Pay and Benefits

• The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
• $53,300.00-$100,700.00
• Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not.
• All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.