Helping you get back to what matters most. Life. Work. You.
About John Elsagher
John Elsagher was raised in Burnsville, MN. He graduated from the University of North Dakota with his Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services, along with his Master’s Degree in Counseling, emphasizing Rehabilitation Counseling. Professionally, John has always enjoyed helping people.
John started as a QRC (Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant) in 2013. He now works for and owns JE Rehabilitation Services. John has a wide variety of experience with injured workers and various injuries. He has also assisted in returning injured workers to work within many different industries. He works throughout the entire state of Minnesota.
Now Is The Time To Get Better And Get Back To Work
Areas of Practice
Medical Management
We help coordinate good medical care to treat the injury (including any type of therapy/therapies), attend their appointments with them, and provide updates to the parties on their medical treatment.
Coordinate a Return to Work
The QRC assists in communicating between the injured worker and the employer to complete an efficient and successful return to work.
Vocational Counseling
The QRC is educated and trained in providing vocational/career counseling in order to assist the injured worker in returning to work.
Functional Capacity Evaluations
FCE's are completed by physical and/or occupational therapists. These are ordered by physicians to determine possible temporary or permanent work restrictions. The QRC will use these restrictions to aid an injured worker into finding a more physically suitable job for them.
On-Site Analysis
The QRC will visit employers and review the injured workers daily tasks. That information is used to communicate the physical demands of the job to the parties involved and to help coordinate a return to work.
Job Seeking Skills Training
The QRC can assist and instruct the injured worker on some job seeking skills to help them with finding suitable, gainful, employment. This includes resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, etc.
Job Placement/ Development services
The QRC may recommend job placement/development services if a return to work with the date of injury employer is not feasible. This will aid the employee in finding a new job with a new employer.
Vocational Testing
The QRC may recommend vocational testing in conjunction with job placement/development services and/or when formulating a Re-Training Plan. The testing will provide insight as to what the injured employee’s interests, aptitude, and achievement levels are.
Labor Market Surveys
QRCs complete these to get an idea of what the job market is like for certain occupations. These are used primarily when recommending job placement/development services or re-training.
Retraining Plan
In the event where an employee can't return to their old employer or find a suitable new position with a new employer, the QRC can formulate a Re-Training Plan for the injured worker to acquire additional education/training. The end result should be placing someone within an occupation that is considered suitable and gainful employment.
Transferable Skills Analysis
These are completed by the QRC to determine what transferable skills the employee may have that could be utilized within various occupations.
Court Testimony
QRCs are sometimes requested to testify in court proceedings regarding the injured worker’s vocational rehabilitation process.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What Is The Overall Goal Of A QRC?
The ultimate goal of vocational rehabilitation is to return injured workers back to work.
Who Does The QRC Work For?
QRCs can work for the state vocational rehabilitation unit, QRC firms, independent QRC firms or insurance companies/third party administrators. They are required to remain neutral throughout the vocational rehabilitation process.
Who Pays For The QRC?
The QRC is paid for by workers’ compensation insurance. It is NEVER paid for by the injured worker.
Anyone who is injured on the job in the state of Minnesota and is suffering from an injury that is prohibiting them from completing their regular job/duties.
Who Qualifies For A QRC?
Who Benefits From A QRC?
All parties involved should benefit from the use of a QRC. It benefits the injured worker, the employer, insurance company, physicians, and Attorneys (if applicable). It’s the QRC’s job to get the injured worker healthier and back to their career.
How Does Someone Get A QRC?
Often they are referred to one by the employer, an attorney, insurance company or a doctor. Even if they are referred one, they have the right to seek out their own.
“John was a huge breath of fresh air in a very hard and frustrating time of my life. March of 2015 I was electrocuted on the job and suffered a host of side effects. John helped me get all the care I needed from speaking with my work comp caseworker, to communicating with various doctors, even to suggesting care options that the doctors and therapist didn't. He was always there when I needed him and I can't imagine how I would have gotten through the year out of work without him. Always professional and thorough. Thanks again John!”
- Michael E., Machinist
TESTIMONIALS
“John was there through 2 knee replacements. Very knowledgeable on all aspects of the rehab process. Worked very hard, willing to go that extra mile. Highly recommend John to handle your case. Thanks again John.”
– Brad K., Car Washer
“John is a great guy and he is very helpful. He is professional, courteous, friendly and a good Christian man. I would recommend his services to anyone who has had a work-related injury and is in need of a QRC.”
– Joe D., Window Installer
“He helped me through my injury and he did an outstanding job.”
– Allen A., Forklift Operator
“I have found Mr. Elsagher to operate in a professional, ethical, and effective manner.”
-Brent K., Attorney at Law for Employer/Insurer
“John was a wealth of positivity and knowledge during an otherwise very difficult and dark time in my life. John was extremely professional and made me feel hopeful that recovery was on the horizon. During a time when my mind was clouded by pain and worry, John made sure that my concerns were heard by medical professionals and he had a great communication style with all people involved. To have John involved relieved much of my burden and the stress that I felt during that time.”
-Patricia L., Social Worker