UCLA Health

Workers Compensation and Modified Duty Coordinator

UCLA Health  •  $71k - $145k/yr  •  Remote  •  1 month ago
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Job Description


General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Flexible Hybrid
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Posted Date
12/12/2025
Salary Range $70900 - 145200 Annually
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
24550


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Workers’ Compensation Analyst and department manager, the Workers Compensation and Modified Duty Coordinator will the process of safely and efficiently returning employees to work following occupational or non-occupational injuries or illnesses. This role serves as the central point of contact between employees and supervisors, ensuring compliance with temporary accommodations, PWFA, workers’ compensation, and organizational policies.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate return-to-work programs for employees recovering from occupational and non-occupational injuries or illnesses.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between employees and supervisors to ensure clear communication and compliance.
  • Review medical documentation and verify work restrictions.
  • Develop and monitor Transitional Work Assignments (TWAs) and modified duty plans in alignment with temporary accommodation, PWFA, and workers’ compensation requirements.
  • Maintain accurate case documentation, timelines, and compliance records for audits and reporting.
  • Educate managers and employees on return-to-work policies, procedures, and legal obligations.
  • Track progress and follow up on cases to ensure timely resolution and employee well-being.

Salary Range: $70,900 to $145,200 annually


Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, social sciences, related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3-years of Human Resources experience
  • HR Certifications and or Workers’ Compensation and/or Disability Management Certification preferred
  • Experience in a case management systems
  • Experience in assisting employees with questions about workers’ compensation
  • Knowledge of workers’ compensation regulatory forms


As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

UCLA Health

About UCLA Health

For more than half a century, UCLA Health has provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Los Angeles and throughout the world.

Comprised of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, UCLA West Valley Medical Center and the UCLA Medical Group with its wide-reaching system of primary-care and specialty-care offices throughout the region, UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced healthcare systems in the world.

Our physicians are world leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses, and our hospitals are among the best in the country. Consistently ranked one of the top ten hospitals in the nation and the best medical center in the western United States by U.S. News & World Report, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is at the cutting edge of biomedical research, and our doctors and scientists are leaders in performing pioneering work across an astounding range of disciplines, from organ transplantation and cardiac surgery to neurosurgery and cancer treatment, and bringing the latest discoveries to virtually every field of medicine.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Year Founded
1955
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