Transitional Work Programs

What is transitional work programming?

A Transitional Work Program (TWP) is designed to facilitate an early return to work by temporarily assigning job duties that are within the physical capabilities of the injured worker. The program uses real job tasks to accommodate the injured worker’s restrictions and gradually returns the injured worker to their original job. Transitional Work Programs have been proven to control the costs of workers’ compensation for employers, including the indirect costs associated with replacement workers, lost productivity, and legal consultation. Injured workers who participate in transitional work benefit with a smooth transition back to full duty and most will have a faster recovery time.

A company’s transitional work program is developed before an injury occurs and includes the procedures that should be followed if an employee is injured on the job. Employers will establish relationships with medical providers who treat occupational injuries and complete job analysis, identifying the functional requirements of each job position.

Transitional Work Grant

Funding is available through the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to eligible employers that wish to contract with a BWC certified developer to create a formalized, written transitional work program. The implementation of a TWP qualifies eligible employers for a substantial rebate through the BWC’s Destination: Excellence program

Our TWP Developers

Promedica Verity Group employs a staff of skilled transitional work developers who have successfully completed programs for more than 600 clients in all types of industries. They are Ohio BWC-accredited developers who are well-versed in federal and state law and accommodations, BWC guidelines and discount programs.

Working alongside the managed care organization and third-party administrator provides a solid foundation enabling our TWP developers to work with all aspects and parties of a claim

Your Customized Transitional Work Plan

While collaborating with one of our transitional work developers, your company will receive a bound manual containing:

• Comprehensive written policy
• Job Analyses and Transitional work tasks for selected jobs
• Provider (medical and rehabilitation) Resource Directory
• Employee training module
• Program evaluation tools
• Evidence of a good faith effort to accommodate an employee returning to work safely and efficiently