INDIVIDUALIZED RETURN TO WORK PROGRAM

Our experienced team of occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists and social workers assist employees to meet workplace demands when performance problems occur due to illness or disease.

We work with individuals who have a wide variety of medical conditions, such as Stroke, Depression, Chronic Pain, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsonism or Traumatic Brain Injury (including concussions). These conditions often result in struggles at work and may interfere with productivity.

Employees may experience any of the following difficulties which can affect job performance: 

• Reduced concentration.
• Reduced attention
• Poor memory.
• Limited multi-tasking ability.
• Impaired communication skills.
• Impaired speech.
• Fatigue.
• Decreased initiation.
• Poor dexterity.
• Reduced mobility.
• Decreased strength.
• Feelings of being overwhelmed.
• Decreased confidence.
• Poor self-esteem.
• Altered social interaction.

THE PROGRAM

Multi-faceted challenges are addressed through the development of an individualized, comprehensive, on-the-job return-to-work program. Our team of vocational experts provides coaching as well as therapeutic and technical guidance based on the following guidelines:

Short Term Intensive

Data Collection

• A collaborative evaluation of the employees’ specific job demands is completed.
• A work performance evaluation is obtained from both the employee and employer.
• A profile of the employee’s vocational strengths and areas of challenge is developed.


On-The-Job Intervention

• A short-term individualized 10 session program is provided, based on the data collected.
• Regulated professionals teach specific techniques that the employee can use to complete the essential tasks and duties of the job at an optimal level.
• The employer is taught effective ways to accommodate the employee while at the same time maintaining a productive and supportive work environment.

Extended Intervention

• On-going barriers to maintaining work performance are evaluated.
• Goal-specific strategies to use in the workplace are developed and taught.
• Referrals are made to leading professionals who will assist the employee to overcome barriers to employment.

Contact us to find out more about how our individualized return-to-work program can assist you and your employee meet demands at the work place.