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Role Description

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

The Reviewing Medical Officer (RMO) in the Law Enforcement and Surveillance (LE-S) Case Review Program evaluates cases for federal agencies seeking medical clearance for safety-sensitive positions, such as federal law enforcement officers and firefighters, as well as for surveillance related to occupational exposures.

• The LE-S RMOs also review and provide recommendations for other types of occupational medicine evaluations related to LE-S.
• Provides expert medical consultation on law enforcement and surveillance programs for federal employees.
• Collaborates with team members, offering consultation and training to ensure high-quality reviews and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrates a strong level of technical expertise in occupational and primary care medicine.
• Possesses a strong technical knowledge regarding federal occupational safety and health regulations.

Requirements

• Participates in preparation for TJC accreditation, as requested.
• Maintains all medical records securely according to TJC standards.
• 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 law enforcement and medical surveillance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Monitors health of employees and employee populations enrolled in medical surveillance programs and conducts epidemiologic assessment of these populations when warranted.
• Advises Federal agency clients on development, management, and improvement of medical surveillance and certification programs.
• May be asked to provide occupational and environmental medicine related presentations to Federal agency employee group.
• Performs at least annual reviews of agency existing medical programs for which they are the lead RMO, with other members of the FOH team.
• Provides expert witness testimony as needed related to case reviews performed.

Benefits

• Performs work as contract employee according to both FOH and vendor rules and requirements.
• Submits monthly billing in the required format and by the specified deadline when requested.
• Reports billing for services with 100 percent accuracy.
• Adheres to limits of administrative time when applicable.

Company Description

• Receives FOH program direction from the FOH Medical Director or designee.
• Notifies FOH Medical Director or designee of any planned Leave of absence using established processes.
• Attends all monthly RMO calls in real time or by viewing recorded sessions.
• Presents interesting case or topic to RMOs apropos to law enforcement or medical surveillance at least once each calendar year.
• Completes all required training and demonstrates proficiency in using FOH IT systems for the performance of reviews and communication.
• Reviews and complies with all federal cybersecurity policies and standard operating procedures.
• 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 all matters pertaining to occupational health and safety and related programs and services.
• Partners with FOH team members to provide prompt response to customer inquiries related to case reviews or urgent consultation.