Occupational Rehabilitation and Disability Management

Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta

Description

Assists clients in building their skills and strengths needed for returning to work.

Service offers:

assistance for clients in successfully returning to work by treating the whole person - physically, psychologically, and vocationally

Includes:

assessment services, functional capacity evaluations (FCE), and other specialized assessments
single discipline services including acute physical therapy and hand therapy
interdisciplinary rehabilitation services, for those with complex medical conditions and significant pain or psychosocial issues including chronic pain, head trauma, fibromyalgia, stress management, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
medical services, examinations, independent medical exams, occupations injury services and pre-employment medical screenings
prevention and work site services, physical demands analysis, ergonomic services, job site education and workshops
vocational and training services, vocational profile and academic assessments, career counselling, and assistance with resumes

Key Provider: career counsellors, doctors, employment specialists, kinesiologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, physiotherapists

Eligibility

Yes, Service targeted to:

Application Process

Service Access: Application Required, To access service:

referrals for work-related injuries can be made through Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Claim Owners
referrals for non-work-related injuries can be made through an employer, or through another insurance carrier

Referral Process: No

Waiting Period: Yes,

There may be a waiting list. Subject to availability.

Toll Free

1-888-498-9902

Telephone

780-498-3200

Fax

780-498-3907

Web Site

http://www.wcb.ab.ca

Email

millardmail@millardhealth.com