Occupational Medicine Physician – Reviewing Medical Officer; RMO-Medical Employability Program

Occupational Medicine Physician – Reviewing Medical Officer (RMO) – Medical Employability Program (MEP)

Location:

Rockville, Maryland | Position Type:
Full‑Time / Regular | Job Code: 15308

• Participate in preparation for The Joint Commission accreditation.
• Maintain medical records securely according to TJC standards.
• Maintain appointment to medical staff and privileges for all services assigned according to FOH Credentialing and Privileging policy.
• Maintain board certification and licenses to practice medicine in accordance with professional societies and state regulations.
• Participate in FOH peer review process as requested.
• Assist in establishing and perform continuous quality improvement assessments of the various examination types reviewed in MEP.

• Perform various types of occupational medical reviews as assigned.
• Provide medical content for written and oral consultation determinations and recommendations with 100% accuracy.
• Communicate expert medical opinions and advice primarily in written form.
• Support the medical and consultative needs for one or more Federal agencies.
• Execute administrative, clinical, and consultative responsibilities depending on assignment and FOH needs.
• Conduct medical consultations in accordance with FOH policy and guidelines.
• Provide consultation and high‑caliber medical care with strong technical expertise in occupational and primary care medicine.
• Work effectively in high‑stress situations and communicate efficiently.
• Maintain strong knowledge of federal occupational safety and health regulations.
• Conduct hands‑on examinations (when authorized by FOH) and render professional opinions on work clearances consistent with examination findings.
• Provide consultation with local emergency management on program needs and provide acute emergency care, medical surveillance, fitness for duty, return to work, health screenings, and employee health consultations.
• Deliver occupational and environmental medicine presentations to Federal agency employee groups.
• Provide expert witness testimony as needed related to case reviews performed.

• Perform work as contract employee according to FOH and vendor rules and requirements.
• Submit monthly billing in the required format and deadline when requested.
• Report billing for services with 100% accuracy.
• Perform billable work for a minimum of 85% of hours submitted to staffing vendor.

• Complete all required training and demonstrate proficiency in using FOH IT systems (including Fed Health) for review performance and communication.
• Review and comply with all Federal cybersecurity policies and SOP.

• Demonstrate high level of professional conduct and quality work products within predetermined time frames.
• Work with designated federal agency clients on occupational health and safety matters.
• Partner with FOH team members to provide prompt response to customer inquiries related to case reviews or urgent consultation.

• Review individual performance metrics with supervisor on a quarterly basis.

• Advanced training in Public Health and previous experience as a medical consultant for a federal agency.
• Ability to comprehend and apply medical and physical employment standards, return‑to‑duty criteria, and fitness‑for‑duty requirements.
• Research and apply the latest federal regulations or advise on recommended standards (OSHA, ADA, Rehabilitation Act, FMLA, disability guidelines) for federal populations.
• Negotiation and communication skills with diverse stakeholders, including labor unions, management, and organizational leaders.
• Knowledge of federal workplace drug testing programs and experience as an expert witness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and HIPAA‑compliant encryption software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with agency personnel and employees.
• Research ability to design recommendations for occupational medicine programs and services based on agency work environments.

• Qualified medical or osteopathic physician with a current license to practice medicine.
• Board certification in…