Occupational Medicine Physician

Occupational Medicine Physician – Reviewing Medical Officer (RMO) – Law Enforcement and Surveillance Case Review Program – Part‑Time – Rockville, Maryland or Nationwide/Remote.STGi is recruiting for an Occupational Medicine Physician – Reviewing Medical Officer (RMO) for the Law Enforcement and Surveillance (LE‑S) Case Review Program for Federal Occupational Health Services (FOH).Pay rate: Starting at $130/hour. Responsibilities Evaluate cases for federal agencies seeking medical clearance for safety‑sensitive positions such as federal law enforcement officers and firefighters, and for surveillance related to occupational exposures. Review and provide recommendations for other types of occupational medicine evaluations related to LE‑S. Provide expert medical consultation on law enforcement and surveillance programs for federal employees. Collaborate with team members, offering consultation and training to ensure high‑quality reviews and exceptional customer service. Participate in preparation for Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation as requested. Maintain medical records securely in accordance with TJC standards. Maintain appointments, privileges, board‑certification and licenses to practice medicine in accordance with FOH and state regulations. Assist in establishing and performing continuous quality improvement assessments of the various examination types reviewed for law enforcement and medical surveillance. Perform a variety of occupational medical reviews as assigned. Provide written and oral consultation determinations and recommendations to customers with 100% accuracy, primarily in written form. Support medical and consultative needs for one or more federal agencies. Perform a mixture of administrative, clinical, and consultancy responsibilities depending on assignments and FOH needs. Perform medical consultations and complete reviews in accordance with FOH policy and guidelines. Demonstrate strong technical expertise in occupational and primary care medicine and provide consultation or medical care when required. Work and communicate effectively, especially in high‑stress situations. Possess strong technical knowledge of federal occupational safety and health regulations. Provide assistance and consultative support to Examining Physicians (EPS) when needed. May be required to perform clinical duties such as ordering labs, client follow‑up, etc., in support of agency needs. May be required to conduct hands‑on examinations (if privileged by FOH) and render professional opinions for work clearances or recommendations. Monitor health of employees and employee populations enrolled in medical surveillance programs and conduct epidemiologic assessments when warranted. Advise federal agency clients on development, management, and improvement of medical surveillance and certification programs. Provide occupational and environmental medicine related presentations to federal agency employee groups as asked. Perform at least annual reviews of agency existing medical programs for which the RMO is lead. Provide expert witness testimony as needed related to case reviews. Complete all required training and demonstrate proficiency in using FOH IT systems (including FedHealth). Review and comply with all federal cybersecurity policies and standard operating procedures. Submit monthly billing in required format and by the specified deadline. Report billing for services with 100% accuracy. Adhere to limits of administrative time when applicable. Receive FOH program direction and notify FOH Medical Director of planned leave of absence. Attend all monthly RMO calls in real time or by viewing recorded sessions. Present interesting case or topic to RMOs at least once per calendar year. Work with designated management, safety, and human relations personnel of federal agency clients on all matters related to occupational health and safety. Partner with FOH team members (AE, AMA, Program Manager) to provide prompt response to customer inquiries related to case reviews or urgent consultation. Required Skills Advanced training in Public Health is desired with previous experience as a medical consultant for a federal agency. Ability to comprehend and apply medical and physical requirements and standards for clearance, surveillance, and employability recommendations. Ability to comprehend and apply Position Description requirements in matters of fitness for duty. Ability to research and apply latest federal regulations or advise on recommended standards for occupational needs of federal populations. Experience dealing with diverse organizations representing varied backgrounds and levels of authority (labor union and management issues relating to occupational health). Broad knowledge of federal workplace drug testing programs and past expert witness experience; experience in marketing/expanding occupational health services desired. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and HIPAA‑compliant encryption software. Strong written and verbal communication skills to stakeholders. Comfortable performing trend analysis on employee populations. Knowledge of federal regulations and capability to research other applicable regulations (ANSI, ACGIH, etc.) to design and convey recommendations for implementing occupational medicine programs. Required Experience Must be a qualified medical or osteopathic physician with current license to practice medicine. Board‑certified in occupational medicine, aerospace medicine, or a primary care specialty (internal or family medicine) with at least five (5) years of occupational medicine experience and a minimum of two (2) years in an occupational clinic setting. Expert understanding of federal safety and health regulations, with experience in occupational health related to clearance and surveillance case reviews for law enforcement and other safety‑sensitive jobs. Experience consulting in occupational health. Master of Public Health strongly preferred. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr