PRN Ophthalmologist - Remote

STG International; Rockville (MD); Remote; USD 250,000 - 356,000; Part time

Job summary

STGi seeks an Ophthalmologist - Reviewing Medical Officer for the FOH program in Rockville, MD. This PRN role mainly involves remote medical consultation and case reviews for federal workers' compensation programs.

Responsibilities include reviewing DOL FECA cases, providing expert medical opinions, and delivering timely written reports. Requires active medical license and board certification, plus knowledge of FECA regulations.

Qualifications

• Active medical license in a US state.
• Board certification in the specialty.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical consultation and case review evaluations for workers' compensation cases.
• Evaluate medical reports and test results for DOL FECA cases.
• Prepare written opinions within specified timelines.
• Support FOH and federal agency customers with expert medical guidance.

Skills

Active medical license

Excellent communication

MS Word

MS Excel

BLS certification

Education

MD or DO with board certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Outlook

Job description

PRN Ophthalmologist - Remote

STGi is currently seeking an Ophthalmologist - Reviewing Medical Officer (RMO) for the Law Enforcement and Surveillance Case Review Program for Federal Occupational Health Services (FOH) in Rockville, MD.

Location: Rockville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: PRN

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Provide medical consultation and case review evaluations on Workers' Compensation cases, primarily for the Department of Labor (DOL) on Federal Employee Compensation Act cases.

The Joint Commission - Quality and Safety

• Completes training on DFEC policy, procedures, and regulations prior to performing case reviews.
• Performs medical consultation in accordance with FOH's policy and standard operating procedures.

Service Operations

• Supports the medical and consultative needs for the Department of Labor (DOL) and other federal agency workers' compensation programs when requested.
• Evaluates workers' compensation case files, interprets medical reports, evaluates medical evidence and test results, translates technical medical language, and provides guidance or instruction to customer agencies regarding general medical issues that pertain to workers' compensation cases.
• Performs DOL FECA case reviews in accordance with DOL FECA regulations.
• Medical/Surgical Review - Routine: This category will cover review for routine medical/surgical authorization or opinion on issues including, but not limited to, extended physical therapy, consequential condition causal relationship, etc. Provides a written medical opinion for medical/surgical review cases within 10 business days of receipt.
• Medical/Surgical Review - Complex: This category will cover review for medical/surgical authorization or opinion on complex issues including, but not limited to, destructive procedures, and complex medical conditions (cardio pulmonary, psychiatric, etc.). Provides written medical opinion response for this case type within 20 business days of receipt.
• Impairment Rating (Routine and Complex): Provides medical consultation on impairment ratings for cases involving orthopedic issues, musculoskeletal injuries, and organ dysfunction. Impairment rating evaluations are conducted in accordance with the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (6th edition). Provides a written opinion for impairment rating case reviews within 10 or 20 business days of receipt for simple and complex cases, respectively.
• Death Claim Review: Evaluate medical information in death claims for causal relationship. Provides a written opinion for this case type within 10 business days of receipt.
• Expedited Review - Performs reviews on catastrophic injury cases or other instances in which an expedited response is required in order to approve care. Provide written medical opinions for this case type within 3 business days of receipt.
• Demonstrates a strong level of technical expertise in performing medical consultation for workers' compensation cases and an ability to work and communicate orally and in writing. Renders medical opinions with a reasonable degree of medical certainty and provides clear written rationale for these medical opinions.
• Possesses a strong technical knowledge regarding federal safety and health and workers' compensation regulations.
• Demonstrates a high level of professional conduct.
• Provides expert medical advice and consultation to FOH and its federal customer agencies on worker's compensation issues.
• Provides expert consultation as subject matter expert for FOH Reviewing Medical Officers and FOH federal agency customers for the specialty designated on the privilege dispensation form.

Clinical

• May be required to conduct hands-on examinations (if so privileged by FOH), render a professional opinion as it relates to work clearances or recommendations consistent with the examination findings and established physical qualifications.

Procurement

• Submit monthly billing in the specified format and by specified deadlines.

Staffing and Reporting Relationships

• Receives program direction from the FOH Medical Director.

Technology

• Complies with DFEC program requirements regarding access to and use of DOL databases or applications that contain confidential medical and personal information.

Required Skills

• Active medical practice with a minimum of 240 hours of direct patient care per year in the clinical specialty for which case reviews will be conducted in order to participate as a medical provider under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act.
• Must possess expert understanding of Federal safety and health regulations, and experience reviewing worker's compensation cases. A broad knowledge of requirements of federal workers compensation is desired.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with various size organizations representing widely divergent backgrounds, points of view, and levels of authority (i.e. labor union and management issues relating to worker's compensation).
• Certain positions may require FAA flight surgeon certification or MROCC certification.
• Maintain current BLS certification, if conducting direct patient evaluation.
• Basic computer skill proficiency (e.g., MS Word, Excel, MS Access, and Outlook) required.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Required Experience

• Licensed physician (MD or DO) degree with specialty board-certification in their area of subject matter expertise by one of the medical specialty Boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, or by the American Osteopathic Association. License must be a valid state license to practice medicine from one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia without disciplinary actions present or pending.
• A minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in the specialty for workers' compensation reviews will be conducted.
• Advanced training in Public Health is desired with a previous experience as a medical consultant for a Federal agency.

Additional Information

STGi is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission.

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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