Northwest Return to Work opened in Lynnwood, Washington in June 2007. The company was founded by Josh Cobbley, an occupational therapist. As the product of a poor, blue-collar family, Josh developed a profound appreciation for the sacrifices and hardships faced by working people. This appreciation was deepened during his occupational therapy training. From this training he gained understanding of what occurs when an occupation is interrupted.

The interruption in an occupation, especially a work role occupation, has profound impact on individuals and families. The impacts range from financial loss to the psychosocial burdens that can accompany learning new life roles. As a result of this understanding Josh created the following mission statement:

“At Northwest Return to Work we believe occupational roles are essential to productive living and we will provide every reasonable resource we have, in the best spirit of caring, to help our clients transition back to their work occupations.”

The people at Northwest Return to Work take their roles seriously and consider it a privilege to serve our client’s during what can certainly be a vulnerable time.

Understanding your needs
Our therapists and support staff understand the direct and indirect costs associated with lost time and unsettled claims for both the injured worker and the insurer. With this in mind we base our treatment on the client’s ability to perform the physical components of his/her job goal.

Client benefits
•  Specialized orthopedic rehabilitation where experience leads to a higher level of care

•  Comprehensive industrial rehabilitation services which include work hardening, work conditioning, PCE’s, and ergonomic consultation

•  Accessible therapists and staff who are ready to provide work comp professionals with excellent customer service

• Provision of a safe and encouraging environment for clients to transition back into the role of a worker

•  A convenient location in Lynnwood just north of Seattle off of I-5 and I-405 near Alderwood Mall