Meet a New(ish) Member of our Team!

ATF Medical welcomed Kayla Gast as Rehab Coordinator II in Rehab Technology a few months ago. Here's a little about her background:

After earning her Associate of Science degree in nursing, Kayla became a Care Manager Support Assistant for Humana and then moved to Healthy Transitional Living, where she worked with foster children.

She went on into the fast-paced world of a 911 operator in the Green Bay, Wisconsin area. The job demanded excellent communication skills, including active listening, empathy and attention to detail. She had to multi-task and stay calm under pressure. Perhaps the most important thing she learned from the position, though, was how to manage stress. Great skills for coordinating complex rehab claims!

Kayla entered the workers’ comp industry as a Work Comp Specialist when she joined CorLife in 2022. She must have done very well because she received the CorLife Associate of the Year Award that year and was promoted to Senior Work Comp Claims Specialist. In that role, Kayla reviewed new claims, created action plans to achieve favorable outcomes and communicated with carriers, injured workers, vendors and others.

What does she like about workers’ compensation?

It's the challenge and complexity of completing a solution for an injured worker that appeals to her. “You have to be careful about what you say, and how you say it,” she noted. “And you need a lot of empathy for the injured worker. They didn’t go to work expecting to get hurt. We can help them adapt to all changes they are experiencing and make their new life a little easier.”

How is working at ATF Medical?

“The culture here is very welcoming and not only focuses on you as an employee but also as a person,” Kayla said.

When not on the job, Kayla hangs out with her pets and her family and friends. She enjoys boating and swimming at the lake and she likes to travel.

Please welcome @KaylaGast to the team!