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The employer is relying on the physician’s statement in order to manage staff and to determine ability to return to work including appropriate work modifications, if any.  \nPlease note that this medical certificate, upon its completion, may be sent by the Board to its own external medical consultants for review. These medical consultants are governed by professional protocols concerning confidentiality.  \nEmployee’s Authorization to Complete Medical Certificate:  \nIt is understood that the employee has authorized his/her physician to complete the medical certificate herein contained, with the employee to arrange delivery of the form to St. Paul Education.  \nEmployee Name:    \nDate of Examination:    \nThe following synopsis of a normal work day and abilities is provided to assist the physician in assessing the ability of the teacher to return to full or partial duties:  \n1. Work day From 8:30 a. m. to 3:45 p. m. five days per week with some evening work  \n2. Abilities required a) Communication-clear, audible , concise and organized  \nb) Positive, professional interaction with students, parents, co-workers, including under occasional difficult and stressful situations  \nc) Organizational and concentration – lesson planning, marking of exams and work assignments  \nd) Physical - (i) combination of walking, sitting and standing and writing  \n(ii) carrying small weights (e.g. books and electronic equipment)  \nNOTE: duties and work hours are variable depending on assignment and some accommodation is possible.  \nPhysician’s Statement:  \nDate of Examination:  \n__________________________________________  \nConfirmation of Return to Work  \n1. Following examination, I certify that the above mentioned person is fully recovered and able to return to full duties effective    \nOR,  \n2. Following examination, I certify that the above mentioned person is able to work but requires a medical accommodation due to a medical disability of the following nature [briefly explain the nature of the illness or disability; do not provide the diagnosis]:  \n_____________________________________________________________________________  \n_____________________________________________________________________________  \n3. Is the medical disability permanent? Yes  , Unknown at this time   , No   If No,  \nwhat is the estimated date for full recovery and return to full duties?  \n__________/________/________ ( day/month/ year)  \n4. With regard to the individual’s medical disability and the information from the synopsis of the individual’s normal work hours and abilities required, what restrictions and/or position modifications do you recommend? Please provide as much detail as possible in the following categories:  \na) Hours of work/ work days    \nb) Physical abilities/ requirements    \nc) Cognitive abilities/ requirements    \n5. Is there a treatment plan in place? Yes  No   \n6. Is the treatment plan being followed by the employee? Yes  No   \n7. Please advise as to if, and how, the treatment plan and/or medication required as a result of the disability, may impact the teacher’s ability to perform job duties and/ or hours of work  \n_____________________________________________________________________________  \n8. Has this person been referred to a medical specialist?  \nYes  No   \n9. When is the next re-assessment date?  \na. None required    \nb. Required  / /   ( day/month/year)  \nThe information in this report is considered confidential.  \nDated   20   \nAttending Physician’s Name (Please Print)  \nSignature of Physician  \nAddress:  \nTelephone:  \n________________________  \nReturn: Personal/Confidential  \nSuperintendent  \nSt. Paul Education  \n4313-48 Ave. St. Paul, AB T0A 3A3  \nThe personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Alberta Freedom of Information an","cbCaimZYXICQJhdO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimZYXICQJhdO","pdf",111430,"English","# Employee Authorization to Complete Medical Certificate\n# Physician’s Statement and Return-to-Work Confirmation\n## Recovery Status and Accommodation Requirements\n## Medical Disability Permanence and Estimated Recovery\n## Recommended Restrictions and Position Modifications\n## Treatment Plan, Medication Impact, Specialist Referral, Re-assessment","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Medical Certificate - Return to Work form?\",\"answer\":\"It documents a physician’s statement about an employee’s ability to return to full or partial duties after a disability requiring medical leave, supporting the employer’s staffing and accommodation decisions.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the physician need to certify in the Return to Work section?\",\"answer\":\"The physician confirms whether the employee is fully recovered for full duties, or able to work with medical accommodations, and explains the nature of the illness or disability without providing a diagnosis.\"},{\"question\":\"How are work restrictions and accommodations determined?\",\"answer\":\"Based on the physician’s review and the provided synopsis of normal work day duties and abilities, the physician recommends restrictions and/or position modifications for hours, physical abilities, and cognitive requirements.\"}]","Medical Certificate - Return to Work | PDF",1789502546]