--- title: What is a return to work case conference? description: A return to work (RTW) case conference brings together the key stakeholders of a claim convene to discuss the worker’s progress, align expectations, and set goals. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.ausrehab.com/what-is-a-return-to-work-case-conference#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![AusRehab\_logo](https://knowledge.ausrehab.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AusRehab_logo.png?width=150&height=45&name=AusRehab_logo.png) - [Home](https://www.ausrehab.com/) - [Services](https://www.ausrehab.com/our-services/) - [Contact Us](https://www.ausrehab.com/contact/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://www.ausrehab.com/) - [Services](https://www.ausrehab.com/our-services/) - [Contact Us](https://www.ausrehab.com/contact/) - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://www.ausrehab.com/contact/) [Contact us](https://www.ausrehab.com/contact/) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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Typically, the case conference involves the worker, their employer, healthcare providers, and a workplace rehabilitation consultant. Insurers may also attend if needed. ### What happens during a return to work case conference? - **Goal Setting:** The team sets realistic RTW goals based on the worker's current abilities, treatment progress, and job requirements. - **Barrier Identification:** Participants discuss any physical, psychological, or logistical obstacles that could impact the worker's return, such as physical limitations, anxiety, or workplace adjustments. - **Collaborative Planning:** Together, the team develops an action plan tailored to the worker's needs, which may include modified duties, graduated hours, or additional support services. - **Progress Monitoring:** The team agrees on a way to monitor the worker's progress, adjusting the plan as needed to ensure a smooth, safe transition back to work. Return to work case conferences are essential for aligning everyone involved in the worker’s recovery, promoting communication, and ensuring that the return is both positive and sustainable. 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