WC Claims & Return-to-Work Specialist

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA); Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Workers’ Compensation Specialist to support administration, tracking, and oversight of injury and illness claims programs. You will work as a bridge between employees and partners, assist with documentation, and coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely information exchange.

You will support return-to-work efforts, participate in training on WCCM and P/I, and collaborate with RMIS and TPA systems to maintain data accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of workers’ compensation claims adjusting experience.
• Strong knowledge of WC laws for DC, MD, and VA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Return to Duty process coordinating with operations, payroll, TPA, and other departments.
• Oversight of WC TPA to ensure compliance with WCCM and WC P/I.
• Develop and conduct training on WC procedures and rules.
• Liaise with WMATA litigators, TPA, and external counsel for claim coordination.
• Assist data management in RMIS and TPA systems.

Skills

WC claims knowledge

Communication skills

Data analysis

MS Office

RMIS systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate degree + 2 years WC experience

Tools

Origami RMIS

TPA systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) seeks a Workers’ Compensation Specialist to support administration, tracking, and oversight of injury and illness claims programs. You will work as a bridge between employees and partners, assist with documentation, and coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely information exchange.

You will support return-to-work efforts, participate in training on WCCM and P/I, and collaborate with RMIS and TPA systems to maintain data accuracy