Christa Mccool Email & Phone Number

Working knowledge of Canadian Labor Code, Canadian Human Rights Act (and provincial code), Employment Standards Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Privacy Act, Ontarians with Disabilities Act, various collective agreementsProficient in coordinating pre-vocational and return to work programs, controlling financial impacts of reintegration and cost containmentExperienced, results-oriented and creative Disability Case ManagerTrained experienced assessor for workplace ergonomic evaluations, cognitive and physical demands analysis, various vocational assessment tools and strategiesWellness-based teaching and implementation of initiatives to colleagues and employees Eight (8) years community-based clinician and case manager for clients living with complex physical and/or mental health impairmentsValid driver's license and the ability to provide own transportation and travel as required

Bilingual Early Intervention Rehabilitation Consultant, coordinating rehabilitation treatment plans with a goal of facilitating safe and early return to work programs for Ontario education employees prior to Long Term Disability Benefits.Medical case manager during the pre-LTD benefit period, referring clients to private and community-based treatment and wellness resources to optimize recovery and prevent long-term illness and disability. Encouraging early and safe return to work, working with employers and unions to facilitate appropriate accommodations and return to work plans in tandem with the medical treating team.

Rehabilitation case manager for complex long term disability claims. Primary clientele consisting of French speaking Federal Public Service Employees. 2004 - 2006 C.A; Designed and monitored rehabilitation plans for individuals with complex acquired brain injury, complex orthopedic or soft tissue injuries. Vocational coaching for employees recovering from mental-illness. Motor-vehicle insurance assessments and treatment plans, private and public service funded treatment

Bscot, Occupational Therapy

Activities and Societies: OSOT, CAOT, WFOT, VRA

Bachelor Of Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy