Occupational Medicine Physician - Reviewing Medical Officer (RMO)-Medical Employability Program (MEP)

STGi is recruiting for an Occupational Medicine Physician - Reviewing Medical Officer (RMO) for the Medical Employability Program (MEP) for Federal Occupational Health Services (FOH) in Rockville, MD and/or Nationwide/Remote.

The Reviewing Medical Officer (RMO) in the Medical Employability Program (MEP) provides consultative reviews for federal agencies requesting a formal written medical opinion on cases involving Reasonable Accommodation, FMLA, federal loan forgiveness, fitness for duty or return to work evaluations, handicapped parking requests, and Advanced Sick Leave, among others.

The RMO is a board-certified physician with significant experience in the field of occupational and environmental medicine and knowledge of federal laws governing the listed case types.

The RMO works independently but provides consultation, training, and collaboration for other team members to ensure the quality of reviews and a high level of customer service.

Essential Functions

Clinical

The Joint Commission (TJC) – Quality and Safety

• Participates in preparation for TJC accreditation, as requested.

• Maintains all medical records securely according to TJC standards.

• Maintains appointment to medical staff and privileges for all services assigned according to FOH Credentialing and Privileging policy.

• Maintains board-certification and licenses to practice medicine in accordance with professional societies and state regulations.

• Participates in FOH peer review process as requested.

• Assists in establishing and participates in performing continuous quality improvement assessments of the various examination types that are reviewed in MEP.

Service Operations

• Performs various types of occupational medical reviews, as assigned.

• Provides medical content of written and oral consultation determinations and recommendations to the customer with 100 percent accuracy.

• Demonstrates the ability to convey expert medical opinions and advice using excellent communication skills. These communications will primarily be written.

• Supports the medical and consultative needs for one (1) or more Federal agencies.

• Performs a mixture of administrative, clinical, and consultant responsibilities depending on the specific assignments and the needs of FOH in completing a case.

• Performs medical consultation and completes reviews in accordance with FOH policy and guidelines.

• Demonstrates a strong level of technical expertise in occupational and primary care medicine and provides consultation (and medical care when required) of the highest caliber.

• Demonstrate the ability to work and communicate effectively, particularly in high stress situations.

• Possess a strong technical knowledge regarding federal occupational safety and health regulations.

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

• Provide consultation with local emergency management on program needs/development, provision of acute emergency care, completion of federally-regulated and agency –mandated examinations (e. g. medical surveillance, fitness for duty, return to work, etc.), health screenings, and employee health consultations.

• May be asked to provide occupational and environmental medicine related presentations to Federal agency employee groups.

• Provides expert witness testimony as needed related to case reviews performed.

Administrative (Business/Management)

Procurement

• Performs work as contract employee according to both FOH and vendor rules and requirements.

Cost Recovery

• Submits monthly billing in the required format and by the specified deadline when requested.

• Reports billing for services with 100 percent accuracy.

• Performs billable work for a minimum of 85 percent of hours submitted to staffing vendor.

Staffing and Reporting Relationships

• Receives FOH program direction from the Federal Occupational Health Medical Director or designee (Federal MEP lead RMO).

• Provides oversight for Physician Assistants performing reviews in MEP.

Technology

• Completes all required training and demonstrates proficiency in using FOH IT systems (including FedHealth) for the performance of reviews and communication.

• Reviews and complies with all Federal cybersecurity policies and SOP.

Strategy

Customer Service

• Demonstrates a high level of professional conduct.

• Provides quality work products in a short time frame, which is pre-determined by the type of work that is to be completed.

• Works with designated management, safety, and human relations personnel of Federal agency clients on any and all matters pertaining to occupational health and safety and related programs and services.

• Partners with FOH team members (AE, Ops lead, AMA, Program Manager for medical review) to provide prompt response to customer inquiries related to case reviews or urgent consultation.

Metrics

• Reviews individual performance metrics with supervisor on a quarterly basis.