
Certified Life Care Planner
- Saint Catharines, ON
- $130,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct detailed assessments of individuals with catastrophic injuries, disabilities, or chronic conditions to identify their current and future healthcare needs.
- Develop individualized life care plans, including medical treatments, therapies, assistive devices, home modifications, and ongoing care requirements.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, rehabilitation specialists, case managers, and attorneys, to ensure an integrated approach to care.
- Research and compile accurate, evidence-based recommendations for long-term care strategies, including cost projections for future medical care.
- Collaborate with families and caregivers to educate them on the proposed life care plan and support their understanding of long-term care requirements.
- Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings, including depositions, trials, and arbitration, regarding life care planning assessments and recommendations.
- Maintain comprehensive, detailed, and up-to-date records of life care plans and case progress.
- Stay current with industry standards, medical advancements, and regulatory changes related to life care planning.
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards, legal regulations, and professional guidelines related to life care planning.
- Certification: Must be a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) or a recognized certifying body.
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing, healthcare, rehabilitation, or a related field (required).
- Experience: Experience in life care planning, case management, or a related field
- Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, disabilities, and rehabilitation therapies.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate medical records and assess patient needs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing and presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Certifications: CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
- Experience working with catastrophic injury or trauma cases (Motor Vehicle Accidents).
- Familiarity with legal aspects of life care planning, particularly in relation to personal injury law, worker's compensation, and insurance claims.
- Experience in conducting life care planning assessments for both pediatric and adult populations.
- This position may require travel to client homes, healthcare facilities, or courtrooms.
- Work schedule may vary based on client needs and deadlines.
- Signing bonus