Workers' Compensation Claims Manager jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Examiner, Workers Compensation
CHATTANOOGA, TN
8am - 5pm
Position open to remote:  Limited

Who We Are:
Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?
Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Vacation, Sick, & Personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site work out facility

What You’ll Do:
Acts as the company point-of-contact for all employees who have suffered work-related injuries.  Coordinates with injured employees, insurance carriers, medical providers, and attorneys to facilitate and assist in resolving the claim.  Continually updates claims in Risk Manager and notifies all involved parties of injured employee’s on-going status.    

• Ensures that injured employees are provided initial medical care, transportation and lodging as needed.
• Provides documentation to insurance carriers to establish claims.
• Actively participates in daily phone-que to intake claims and answer questions from employees as scheduled by supervisor.
• Coordinates transitional duty assignments with employees and insurance carriers when applicable based on work-status provided by treating provider.
• Informs Human Resources when employees have been placed in Workers’ Compensation status in case FMLA will be needed.  
• Communicates any Safety/Liability issues identified as a result of employees’ injuries. 
• Advises management of the status of employees on workers’ compensation.
• Follows reserves set by insurance carrier on claim files. 
• Documents insurance providers’ compensability determination for claims in Risk Manager.
• Reviews and acts upon information received in daily reporting and diaries for optimal claim management.
• Reviews return-to-work releases from the medical provider and ensures documentation addresses employees’ ability to perform job functions.  May coordinate employees’ return-to-work processing.
• May be asked to perform periodic on-call duties. 

What We’re Looking For:
Education