Workers' Compensation

  • Employee Responsibilities for Work-Related Injuries:   

    1.  In the event of a work-related injury or illness, notify your supervisor/principal immediately (within 24 hours when possible) and obtain any medically necessary treatment from a provider within the workers' compensation network.  

    WC Provider List (Initial treatment locations). Treatment for a serious or life-threatening emergency may be received from any emergency facility.   

    2.  A copy of your return-to-work form will need to be returned to your supervisor. Inform your physician that there are modified transitional jobs available at your work site or within the school district. You cannot return to work without a release from your doctor.

     

    3.  If your doctor requests additional follow-up visits, outpatient testing or physical therapy, you may wish to schedule your appointment outside of your normal workday, since these absences will not be paid under workers' compensation. In some instances, however, specialist' visits may be covered if appointment hours are not available outside your schedule.

     

    4. Your designated physician may authorize any additional needed specialty care. Treatment received without approval from Davies (formerly Johns Eastern Company) is not covered.

     

    5.  Pinellas County Schools have the right to choose the medical providers who will treat you.

     

    6.  Workers' Compensation will also replace part of your lost wages if your authorized workers' compensation doctor says you must be out of work for a certain length of time because of a work-related injury or illness.

     

    7.  If you have an illness or injury that requires your absence to extend beyond ten days, contact the Human Resource department regarding leave of absence procedures.   

     

    8.  Pinellas County Schools is self-insured, but Davies (formerly Johns Eastern Company), our third-party administrator, determines compensability, manages, and processes the workers' compensation claims.

     

    Claim Reporting Procedures for Employer:

    Claim Worksheet and Employee Responsibilities for Work Related Injuries

    Claim Worksheet and Employee Responsibilities for Work Related Injuries - Spanish


    Use the worksheet above to get the basic facts and details of the injury from the employee.
    Davies (Johns Eastern) Reporting Instructions - Instructions on how to file a claim through Davies (formerly Johns Eastern).
    Davies website - Login to Davies (formerly Johns Eastern) website to report the claim online.


    If you need assistance with your username or password, contact Risk Management at 727-588-6196.  

     

    Other Resources:

    Know Your Rights & Responsibilities

    Workers' Compensation & Light Duty Guide

    PCS Workers' Compensation Guidelines for 911 Calls and Emergency Room Treatment