Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer

1 week ago


Colorado Springs, United States Akahi Associates LLC Full time

SUMMARY: This position serves as the Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) for the medical treatment facility (MTF) and its geographic area of responsibility. Provides Disability Evaluation System (DES) guidance in accordance with established DoD guidelines, data collection, medical coordination, Service member /commander/stakeholder advising, and procedural work related to Medical Evaluation Board MEB) processing and Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) reevaluations in accordance with applicable instructions, regulations and directives. Liaison support is provide to active duty and Reserve Component (RC) members (Air Force Reserve Component (AFR) and Air National Guard (ANG) and commanders on program requirements, military benefits, legal rights, and the appeals process. Coordinates Aeromedical evacuation or other patient travel requirements, fitness for duty, determinations, line of duty (LOD) and other program requirements related to the DES. Provides Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) findings to service member and medical staff. Tracks eac Guides the Service member throughout the DES process. Duties Responsible for obtaining, assembling and forwarding all required documents and records for active duty , AFRC and ANG, Veteran Affairs Medical Service Coordinator, the local MEB, the IPEB, the FPEB and the IDES stakeholders in accordance with regulatory guidance. Advises service member and medical staff on PEB findings. Use tact, diplomacy, and restraint in counseling an explaining entitlements, benefits, and responsibilities to all customers. Use oral and written communication customer service principles, methods, practices and techniques analytic methods, to include using research tools and statistical analysis and, interpersonal relations practices. Use effective communicate skills both oral and in writing to motivate, train, and work effectively with a diverse workforce. Gather data from various sources, analyze data, statistical analysis, prepare statistical reports and recommendations for improvements. Apply skills fact finding, analytical, and problem solving methods and techniques. Provides guidance to all ranks of military personnel from all branches of the uniformed services, retirees, and families of those being processed through the IDES program of their rights, benefits, privileges, or obligations. Coordinates evaluation appointments; schedules follow-up appointments and appropriate referrals related to benefits. When the Service member is incapacitated or incompetent for pay purposes and unable to manage his/ her own legal affairs, the PEBLO provides guidance and assists the legal next-ofkin on the Service member's rights and benefits. Serves as a liaison between the Service members their respective commander and a multi-disciplinary team of primary care managers, other appropriate health care professionals, medical care case managers, non-medical case managers (e.g., Recovery Care Coordinators (RCC)), patient administration personnel, the Office of the s Counsel (OAC), the PEB and the Military Department Wounded Warrior Program liaison or advocate. Processes Review-in-Lieu-of (RILO) cases for assignment limitation codes as directed or required by AFPC/DPANM and in accordance with established AF guidance. Receives and responds to inquiries from beneficiaries, DoD Components, other agencies, and various interested parties. Provides guidance on activities with appropriate points of contact throughout the Military Health System (MHS), the line of the Air Force agencies, (i.e. Military Personnel Flights, Comptroller, Air Force Personnel Center (AFP), Transportation, Aeromedical Evacuation) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (i.e. Veteran s Benefits Administration [VBA] and Veterans Health Administration to best meet the member s needs for in Assists in preparing appeals, impartial medical views, rebuttals, and coordinates the counsel. Updates local program documentation, i.e., patient handouts, training documents, checklists, operating procedures, etc. Maintains and safeguards both hard copy and electronic medical information. Discloses medical information to authorized personnel in accordance with Privacy Act of 1974 and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines. Assists in preparing appeals and rebuttals and coordinates the assignment of legal counsel Assists the medical professional staff and others members on the regulatory and procedural aspects of profiling and disability processing. Provides MEB orientation program and on the job training for assigned staff personnel as required. Tracks all assigned cases, analyzes performance against established standards. Monitors/updates in VTA or IDES the tacking tool as the case progresses through the process. Analyzes available data using various statistical analytic tools, measuring means, trends, statistical deviations, constructs diagrams, histograms, charts, etc., to convey IDES performance to IDES Stakeholders. Provides reports, briefings, training, and responds to inquiries from leaders. Coordinates patient travel for member opting to appeal to the FPEB. Assures necessary arrangements are made for members travel on temporary duty status to and from other locations as required. Initiates actions to facilitate Emergency Family Member Travel for Very Seriously ill and Injured Service members. AKAHI ASSOCIATES LLC AKAHI Associates is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more. We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service. Akahi Associates is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further



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