Return to Work
Return to Work
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(405) 587-0009
Riskmgmt@okcps.org
(405) 587-0009
Riskmgmt@okcps.org
The Risk Management return-to-work process enables staff members who are temporarily unable to perform their regular job duties to engage in limited or temporary duties. The goal is to facilitate the smooth transition of staff back into their work environments on a full-time basis.
The Risk Management return-to-work process enables staff members who are temporarily unable to perform their regular job duties to engage in limited or temporary duties. The goal is to facilitate the smooth transition of staff back into their work environments on a full-time basis.
Forms
Forms
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Under what circumstances must I have a RTW form completed by my physician?
An employee coming off of leave for surgery, extended illness, injury, or other medical reason.
Once I send in the RTW form can I return to work?
Once I send in the RTW form can I return to work?
No. The Risk Department will review the form and make the decision on the employee returning to work. The Risk Department will then send the employee and his/her supervisor, timekeeper and the Leave Generalist in HR an email letting them know if the employee is approved to return to work or not.
What if my physician is on vacation when I need a form filled out?
A physician covering for your physician or a nurse on his/her staff can fill out the form if your physician is unavailable.
Does my physician HAVE to fill out the form provided by the Risk Department?
Does my physician HAVE to fill out the form provided by the Risk Department?
No, but any other form or letter MUST include the following:
1) the date he/she is approving your return to work
2) if there are no restrictions, or if there are, they are clearly stated AND the date those restrictions will end
3) If he/she doesn't know the date of the end of your restrictions he/she will enter the date of your next appointment.
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