Work Rehabilitation (WR) is an individualized special program to assist workers in meeting the demands of a specific job using progressive exercise, work simulation tasks and education. This program has two levels of intensity.
- Work rehabilitation – Conditioning (WR-C) is the less intensive type of a WR program. It is intended for workers with Sedentary to Medium physical job demands with a program from 2-4 hours in duration.
- Work rehabilitation – Hardening (WR-H) is a more intensive type of a WR program. It is intended for workers with Medium to Very Heavy physical job demands with a program from 2-8 hours in duration.
General criteria for admission
- The individual has had at least 2 months of recovery since their injury.
- The individual’s accepted condition is a musculoskeletal or other allowed condition impacting their ability to return to work at their full duties.
- There is a referral from their attending provider for this program.
- The individual is able to participate for a minimum of 2 hours a day, 3 to 5 days a week.
- There is an identified return-to-work goal with a job description/analysis.
- Services are provided by an L&I approved WR provider.
Work Rehabilitation Resources
- Become a Work Rehabilitation Provider
Capacity Summary Form - Work Rehabilitation Guideline
- Work Rehabilitation Standards
- Work Rehabilitation Initial Evaluation Template
- Work Rehabilitation Progress Report Template
- Work Rehabilitation Care Conference Summary Template
- Work Rehabilitation Frequently Asked Questions
Provider Education
Work Rehabilitation clinicians need 2 hours in each of the 4 categories for a total of 8 hours.
Category A: L&I Workers' Compensation Basics is provided by L&I and available online.
- Step 1 - Watch Workers' Compensation Basics for Physical Medicine Providers (On-Demand) webinar video.
- Step 2 - Complete L&I Programs and Resources handout activities by reviewing each web resource.
- Step 3 - Take the quiz for credit.
Category B: Pain Neuroscience Education
Category C: Psych-Informed Practice
Category D: Physical Medicine Best Practices
Categories B-D: Providers can take courses related to these 3 categories through licensing and professional associations, continuing education providers, webinars, and by hosting professional in-services. L&I will count relevant courses taken within the last 6 months toward the requirement.
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