Leave Administrator - Leave of Absence Management Expert

Do you have extensive knowledge and experience with leave management?

The Leave Administrator for Tower Healthmanages leave and accommodation requests, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), worker's compensation, and other related state and local leave laws, Tower's short or long-term disability plans, paid parental leaves, and all other leave of absence policies.

The Administrator:

• Oversees support staff who are responsible for handling the processing of leave requests, return to work requests on a day- to- day basis along with managing own case load
• Maintains associated policies and ensures managers and employees are knowledgeable of their responsibilities under the policies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws related to leaves, requests for accommodations, worker's compensation, etc.
• Conducts trending analyses to make recommendations on wellness initiatives, workplace safety initiatives, etc.
• Collaborates closely with key stakeholders internally and externally

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Experience

• Extensive experience with administering leave management and extensive knowledge in federal, state, and local laws is required
• Extensive leave management experience in a healthcare environment is a plus

Required Skills

• Exceptional professionalism, communication, and listening skills with all levels throughout the organization
• Strong adaptability, leadership, and collaboration skills
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree

Certification and Licensure

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role
• Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) certification is a plus but not required

WHY READING HOSPITAL? 

• Magnet® designated, 697-bed hospital with 115-bed ED, Level I Trauma Center, and Level III NICU
• Have your voice heard through shared governance
• Recognized by Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals Award (2022-2024)

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Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.