PRN Ophthalmologist - Remote

STGi•Rockville, MD

6d•Remote

About The Position

STGi is seeking an Ophthalmologist 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 cases. The RMO reviews case files, medical reports, evidence, and test results; interprets technical medical information; and provides guidance to customer agencies on medical issues related to workers’ compensation. Reviews include routine and complex medical/surgical cases, impairment ratings, death claims, and expedited reviews. Written opinions are due within the applicable timeframes: 10 business days for routine reviews and death claims, 20 business days for complex reviews, and 3 business days for expedited reviews. Impairment ratings follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 6th edition. The position may include hands-on examinations if authorized by FOH, with opinions concerning work clearances or recommendations based on examination findings and established physical qualifications. The RMO submits monthly billing in the required format and by required deadlines, complies with program requirements for access to confidential DOL information, and receives program direction from the FOH Medical Director.

Requirements

Demonstrated technical expertise in medical consultation for workers’ compensation cases.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Strong technical knowledge of federal safety and health and workers’ compensation regulations.
High level of professional conduct.

Responsibilities

Provide medical consultation and case review evaluations for workers’ compensation cases, primarily DOL Federal Employees’ Compensation Act cases.
Complete training on DFEC policies, procedures, and regulations before performing case reviews.
Perform medical consultation in accordance with FOH policies and standard operating procedures.
Support the medical and consultative needs of DOL and other federal agency workers’ compensation programs when requested.
Evaluate workers’ compensation case files, interpret medical reports, assess medical evidence and test results, translate technical medical language, and guide customer agencies on general medical issues related to workers’ compensation.
Conduct DOL FECA reviews, including routine and complex medical/surgical reviews, impairment ratings, death claim reviews, and expedited reviews, in accordance with applicable requirements and deadlines.
Render medical opinions with a reasonable degree of medical certainty and provide clear written rationales.
Provide expert medical advice and consultation to FOH and its federal customer agencies on workers’ compensation issues.
Serve as a subject matter expert for FOH Reviewing Medical Officers and federal agency customers in the designated specialty.
Conduct hands-on examinations if required and privileged by FOH, and provide opinions concerning work clearances or recommendations based on examination findings and established physical qualifications.
Submit monthly billing in the specified format and by specified deadlines.
Comply with DFEC requirements for accessing and using DOL databases or applications containing confidential medical and personal information.