PRN Neurosurgeon - Remote

STGi•Rockville, MD

3d•Remote

About The Position

STGi is seeking a Neurosurgeon to serve as a Reviewing Medical Officer (RMO) for the Law Enforcement and Surveillance Case Review Program for Federal Occupational Health Services (FOH) in Rockville, Maryland. The role provides medical consultation and case reviews for workers’ compensation cases, primarily Department of Labor (DOL) Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) cases. The RMO reviews case files, interprets medical reports and test results, evaluates medical evidence, translates technical medical language, and advises customer agencies on general medical issues related to workers’ compensation. Reviews include routine and complex medical/surgical matters, impairment ratings, death claims, and expedited reviews. Written medical opinions must be provided within the applicable deadlines: 3 business days for expedited reviews; 10 business days for routine medical/surgical reviews, routine impairment ratings, and death claims; and 20 business days for complex medical/surgical reviews and impairment ratings. Impairment evaluations follow the sixth edition of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. The position may involve hands-on examinations if the physician is privileged by FOH. The physician may also provide opinions on work clearances or recommendations based on examination findings and established physical qualifications. The role requires compliance with FOH procedures, DFEC program requirements, and rules governing access to confidential medical and personal information. The physician submits monthly billing in the specified format and by specified deadlines.

Responsibilities

Provide medical consultation and case review evaluations on workers’ compensation cases, primarily DOL FECA cases.
Complete DFEC policy, procedure, and regulation training before performing case reviews.
Perform medical consultation in accordance with FOH policies and standard operating procedures.
Complete reviews using evidence-based recommendations, industry standards, and nationally recognized health care quality organization guidance.
Support the medical and consultative needs of DOL and other federal agencies’ workers’ compensation programs when requested.
Evaluate workers’ compensation case files; interpret medical reports, evidence, and test results; explain technical medical language; and guide customer agencies on relevant general medical issues.
Conduct routine and complex medical/surgical reviews and provide written opinions within the specified 10- or 20-business-day deadlines.
Provide consultation on routine and complex impairment ratings involving orthopedic issues, musculoskeletal injuries, and organ dysfunction, following the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, sixth edition, and provide written opinions within the specified deadlines.
Evaluate medical information in death claims for causal relationship and provide a written opinion within 10 business days.
Complete expedited reviews for catastrophic injuries or other cases requiring a rapid response and provide written opinions within 3 business days.
Render medical opinions with a reasonable degree of medical certainty and provide clear written rationales.
Provide expert medical advice and consultation to FOH and federal customer agencies on workers’ compensation issues.
Conduct hands-on examinations if required and privileged by FOH, and provide work-clearance opinions or recommendations consistent with examination findings and established physical qualifications.
Submit monthly billing in the specified format and by specified deadlines.
Comply with DFEC requirements for access to and use of DOL databases or applications containing confidential medical and personal information.