Expert Care for Work-Related Upper Extremity Injuries At Reconstructive Hand to Shoulder of
Indiana (RHSI), our fellowship-trained, Board-Certified orthopedic surgeons provide
comprehensive care for work-related injuries from shoulder to fingertip,
including Department of Labor (DOL)/OWCP cases.
Contact Our Work Comp Team:
Work Comp Manager: Jennifer Slapak, RN, CCM
Assistant: April Vasquez
Phone: (317) 660-7580
Fax: (317) 249-2618 Attn: work comp
Email: [javascript protected email address]
Direct Line Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
We are the only orthopedic practice in Central Indiana with a Certified Case Manager (CCM) RN with Third-Party Administrator and Field Case Management experience leading our workers' compensation team.
Our Comprehensive Services Include:
- Immediate care for acute injuries
- Surgical and non-surgical treatments
- Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs)
- In-house occupational therapy & custom orthotic fabrication
- Same-day work status documentation
- DOL/OWCP case management and documentation
- Medico-Legal Services: IME, PPI rating, causation opinion & record review
- Evidence-Based Guidelines:
- 6th Edition AMA Guidelines for Impairment
- AMA Guidelines for Causation
- AMA Guidelines for Return to Work & Workability
- Official Disability Guidelines
The RHSI Advantage:
- Rapid evaluation and treatment
- Clear communication with employers and adjusters
- Expert causation assessment
- Focus on efficient return to work
- Experience with federal and state workers' compensation requirements
