Senior Medical Officer

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Medical Officer to oversee medical occupational health programs, ensuring compliance with occupational health regulations and providing comprehensive treatment, monitoring, and work clearances.

You will direct the clinical work of the occupational health services division and help develop SI-wide policies, coordinating activities among SI offices; this is a full-time permanent position with telework eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must meet the basic requirements listed above.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, manage, and direct the clinical work of the occupational health services division.
• Oversee and evaluate medical and occupational health programs, ensuring compliance with health care provider standards and coordinating SI-wide objectives.

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Office of Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management (OSHEM). More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Medical Officer is responsible for all matters pertaining to medical occupational health programs, including compliance with applicable occupational health and medical surveillance regulations, the delivery of comprehensive treatment, medication, and medical monitoring programs. In this position, you will: Evaluate, manage, and direct the clinical work of the occupational health services division.

Oversee and evaluate medical and occupational health programs, ensuring that each health unit and center are in compliance with accepted health care provider standards. Perform hand-on examinations, rendering a professional opinion as it relates to work clearances, work injuries, safety, and established medical qualifications. Develop and implement SI-wide objectives, policies, procedures; integrates and coordinates these activities among SI offices and organizations.

Requirements & Education

You must meet the basic requirements listed above.

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description. Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 - $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.