Orthopedic Surgeon - PRN

STGi is currently seeking aOrthopedic Surgeon- Reviewing Medical Officer (RMO) - who is board certified in Orthopedic medicinefor Federal Occupational Health Services.The position is open to candidates nationwide and is fully 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 SickLeaveamong others.The Reviewing Medical Officer (RMO) works independently but provides consultation,trainingand collaboration for other team members to ensure the quality of reviews anda high levelof customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Providingexpert advice on occupational health issues involving an Orthopedic Surgeoncomponent

• Providing witness testimonyregardingsuch issues as fitness for duty or reasonable accommodation cases, if necessary.

• Applying program requirements to all interactions asrequired(training provided)

• Attending required meetings and administering annual clinical structured interviews.

• Determiningposition suitability based on the orthopedic surgeon interview and test results as they relate to the job task analysis and the medical standards provided.

• Notifying when an employee fails the specified component of the medical standards or reasonable expectation employee is unable to perform their job in a safe, secure, reliable manner.

• Communicating information related to the Orthopedic Surgeon program or employee suitability as needed.

• Interfacing and consulting with others as needed.

• Evaluating and assessing orthopedic surgeon program security information.

• Making final orthopedic surgeon recommendationsregardingdifficult cases.

• Receiving program direction from the FOH Medical Director.

• Evaluating workers' compensation case files, interprets medical reports, evaluates medical evidence and test results, translates technical medical language, and provides guidance or instruction to customer agenciesregardinggeneral medical issues that pertain to workers' compensation cases.

• Submitting monthly billing in the specified format and by specified deadlines

• Complying withDFEC program requirementsregardingaccess to and use of DOL databases or applications thatcontainconfidential medical and personal information

• 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.

• Completing training on DFEC policy, procedures, and regulations prior to performing case reviews.

• Performing medical consultation in accordance with FOH's policy and standard operating procedures.

• Completing reviews in accordance with evidence-based recommendations, industry standards, and nationally recognized health care quality organizations.

• Must have experience in medical case reviewwithin the field as an Orthopedic Surgeon. Preferably worker's compensation case review experience.

• Active medical practice with a minimum of240 hoursof direct patient care per year in the clinical specialty for which case reviews will be conductedin order toparticipate as a medical provider under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act.

• Basic computerskillproficiency(e.g., MS Word, Excel, MS Access, and Outlook)required.

• Mustpossessexcellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must possessan expert understanding of Federal safety and health regulations, and experience reviewing worker's compensation cases. A broad knowledge of the requirements of federalworkers'compensation is desired.

• Demonstrates a strong level of technicalexpertisein 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.

• Maintain current BLS certification, if conducting direct patient evaluation.

• Demonstrates 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)

Required Experience/Education/Licensure

• 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 as an Orthopedic Surgeon.
• Advanced training in Public Health is desired with a previous experience as a medical consultant for a Federal agency.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is remote apart from the required 240 clinical hours with direct patient care within the orthopedics specialty
• Having a safe, secure and effective work environment to conduct case reviews.

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Pay rate: Starting at $200.00/hour

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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