Return-to-Work Navigator

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Return-to-Work (RTW) Navigator is responsible for coordinating and supporting colleagues returning from a leave of absence. This role serves as the primary point of contact for colleagues, managers, and HR throughout the RTW process, ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant transitions. The RTW Navigator collaborates with internal stakeholders to manage accommodations, streamline communications, and promote positive colleague experiences while reducing absence durations.. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to:

·        Serve as the primary advocate and contact for colleagues preparing to return from leave.

·        Guide colleagues through the return process, providing clear information on expectations, accommodations, and available resources.

·        Partner with HR, Colleague Health, and Workers’ Compensation teams to align RTW processes with organizational policies.

·        Collaborate with managers to identify and address potential barriers to a successful return.

·        Coordinate and oversee individualized RTW plans, including phased returns or modified duties, in collaboration with managers and HR.

·        Ensure compliance with federal and state leave regulations and organizational policies.

·        Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of RTW plans, communications, and accommodations ensuring proper documentation and adherence to organizational policies and legal requirements (i.e. ADA, FMLA, workers’ compensation).

Education

·        Bachelor’s degree, advanced training, or equivalent related work experience.

Experience

·        3+ years of experience in absence management, return-to-work coordination, HR, or disability case management.

·        Experience working with leave programs (FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation) preferred.

·        Familiarity with leave management systems and HRIS platforms

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.