Disability Medical Consultant

Disability Medical Consultant Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the performance of work related to the administration and support for disability insurance programs, as well as disability claims for both state and local government employees and retirees. This position makes medical and vocational determinations under the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) policies and rules on eligibility for applications for Social Security Disability. Incumbents are also responsible for completion of the medical assessment for adjudication of applications for Social Security Disability. Typical Functions Applies medical specialty knowledge in evaluation of Social Security Disability cases Reviews and analyzes evidence of illness, injury, disease, or other medical conditions which prevent an individual from working or gaining employment Prepares a detailed written medical analysis of the facts of a disability case Prepares and finalizes a written residual functional capacity assessment based on the severity of the medical condition and the nature of the impairment Determines the need for medical tests, evaluations, or consultative examinations in the fields of medicine, psychology, psychiatry, or other specialties and advises non‑medical staff to request additional medical records or arrange for a consultative examination Consults with internal and external professionals or contract providers, including physicians and psychologists to address highly complex issues Assists and advises examiners in complex case developments Assists in medical training of non‑medical adjudicative personnel to ensure uniform understanding of instructions containing medical content Protects and safeguards confidential and sensitive personal, medical, and vocational information in accordance with federal and state mandates Level Descriptor Level I - This is the basic/entry level of the job family, where medical consultants, under direct supervision, receive mandatory classroom training in medical evaluation and terminology based on medical specialty knowledge, internal procedures for medical development within the provisions of the Social Security Act, concerning eligibility for disability benefits. Incumbents learn to analyze medical records with medical source opinions, effects of medication and/or pain to provide medical evaluations for Title II and Title XVI disability claims at all case levels using various secure software applications with Federal and State operating systems. Incumbents routinely analyze and evaluate multiple cases simultaneously. Employees at this level may be recognized as Medical Consultant trainees. Level II - This is the full performance level of the job family where Medical Consultants function independently analyzing and evaluating medical records of disability claims at different levels of complexity. Incumbents at this level will review legally defensible disability determinations prepared by Disability Determination Specialists and may prepare disability determinations. Level III - This is the specialist level of the job family where Medical Consultants function independently analyzing and evaluating medical records of disability claims at different levels of complexity. The Medical Consultant may perform advanced level professional work and provide expertise in disability claim evaluation by advising other staff. Incumbents at this level will review legally defensible disability determinations prepared by Disability Determination Specialists and may prepare disability determinations in non‑routine situations. Duties at this level may also include mentoring staff. At this level Medical Consultants are given wide latitude for exercising independent judgment. Level IV - This is the leadership level of the job family where Medical Consultants are subject matter experts with responsibility for providing expert medical evaluation relating to disability policy and leadership of Disability Medical Consultants. Medical Consultants at this level develop and present initial and ongoing training to staff, perform quality assurance functions in insuring the timeliness and accuracy of Disability Determination Specialist and Medical Consultant decisions and actions at all levels of disability claims. Duties at this level include direct supervision with the full range of supervisory duties, including recommending hires, of a designated unit of Medical Consultants. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge and skills required at all levels include knowledge of rules and regulations of the Social Security Act, state regulations, office regulations, medical or psychiatric theory and practice, clinical procedures, physical or psychological diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, functional limitations of medical or psychological conditions, SSA trends, cultural diversity, electronic disability process systems, general office equipment, and various system software applications that interface with SSA national systems. Abilities required include obtaining and evaluating information concerning an individual’s functional abilities, employment, education, and other factors; developing and managing case files; communicating effectively; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; analyzing and reviewing highly complex claims; researching precedent decisions and other reference materials; applying relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; utilizing problem solving skills; reading for main points and relevant information; and working independently on the most complex levels and case types of Social Security Disability claims. At Level IV, supervision and direction of others is also required. Education and Experience Level I – Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in clinical or school psychology, Doctor of Osteopathic (DO), or Doctor of Medicine (MD) in physical and/or psychological medicine. Current and valid State of Oklahoma Medical license required. Level II – Same educational requirements as Level I plus one year of professional level experience in analyzing and evaluating disability determinations for the Social Security Administration in a designated state agency. No substitution for this experience. Level III – Same educational requirements as Level I plus three years of professional level experience in analyzing and evaluating disability determinations for the Social Security Administration in a designated state agency. No substitution for this experience. Level IV – Same educational requirements as Level I plus four years of professional level experience in analyzing and evaluating disability determinations for the Social Security Administration in a designated state agency. No substitution for this experience. Special Requirements Preference may be given to experience with the medical assessment of Social Security Disability applications. Additional Information Position may be filled at Level I, II, III, or IV. Position is located at Disability Determination Services (DDS) in Oklahoma City. Background Check: Individuals selected for positions with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (OKDRS)/Disability Determination Services Division (DDS) will go through a complete federal background investigation. A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security disability data, records, and systems. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co