Section 8 AAC 45.445 - Activities to be performed only by the certified rehabilitation specialistFor purposes of AS 23.30.041(m), only the certified rehabilitation specialist assigned to a case may perform the following activities:
(1) acting as the primary contact for the employee and for the employer or insurer;(2) conducting the interviews with the employee and employer;(3) selecting appropriate job titles in accordance with 8 AAC 45.525(a) (2);(4) determining whether specific vocational preparation has been met and which job titles are submitted to a physician;(5) meeting with the physician;(6) evaluating physician responses;(7) evaluating an employer's offer of alternate employment;(8) evaluating previous rehabilitation and dislocation benefits in prior claims;(9) making a recommendation regarding the employee's eligibility;(10) selecting the occupational goal, method of training, and specific training provider for a reemployment benefits plan;(11) providing vocational guidance and counseling;(12) reviewing and signing all reports and accompanying forms.Eff. 4/16/2010, Register 194Authority:AS 23.30.005
AS 23.30.041