Physician Program Specialist - Psychiatrist (Full-Time Position)

Introduction The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland. As part of the Maryland State Department of Education, the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) provides services to assist students with disabilities prepare for the work world, vocational rehabilitation services to assist adults with significant disabilities who are seeking to enter or reenter the workforce, and the adjudication of Social Security disability claims for the citizens of Maryland.

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Salary may be based on qualifications and Agency budget allowance. LOCATION OF POSITION Division of Rehabilitation Services Disability Determination Services 211 Schilling Circle, Suite 100 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Hybrid schedule may be available (up to 3 telework days permitted each week) POSITION DUTIES The full-time Physician Program Specialist-Psychiatrist will review consultative examination (CE) reports for accuracy, completeness, and deficiencies in content; as well as participate in the development and implementation of training for examiner staff in the understanding and use of medical evidence. Job Duties Include: Review medical evidence to establish existence, severity, onset, duration and remendability of impairments. Analyzes the sufficiency of medical evidence to evaluate disability in accordance with Social Security Regulations. Assesses impairment severity and describes functional limitations imposed by impairments. Prepare written opinions and assure the integrity of the decision based on electronic medical evidence. Provide guidance and instruction to staff in medical specialty area. Review Consultative Examination (CE) reports for accuracy, completeness and deficiencies in content. Participate in the development and implementation of training for examiner staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: A Doctorate degree in medicine from an accredited college or university. Experience: Required for certification in an area of medical specialization by an American Medical Association Specialty Board. Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Medical Corpsman and Physicians classifications or Nursing or Physician and Medical Services and Special Corpsman Officer specialty codes in the medicine field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS 1. Applicants for this classification must be certified by an American Medical Association Specialty Board in an area of medical specialization. 2. Applicants for this classification must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law. A copy of the current license must be attached to the application. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Conditional job offer and access to Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) systems, data, information, and /or premises are contingent upon you passing the SSA suitability process. A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials to access federal systems. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland