Medical Review Physician
Cape Canaveral, FL 
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SCOPE:

Under general supervision, this position is ultimately responsible for the interpretation and analysis of medical examination results in accordance with contractual and regulatory guidelines for various occupational examination and screening programs. Support and consultation for international medical operations and Business Development as needed. Reports to the Chief Medical Officer, Occupational Health Services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Consistently exercises exceptional attention to detail in the review of examination results.
  • Thoroughly applies contractual and regulatory guidelines and interprets nuances of exam results to render quality medical determinations as to job position eligibility, medical surveillance, and regulatory and contract compliance.
  • Exercises considerable latitude in independent decision-making and judgment.
  • Maintains a solid understanding of the specific contract's guidelines, requirements, and addendums.
  • Collaborates with exam management team of Physicians, Medical Review Nurses, Customer Care Specialists, and Program Managers for efficient processing of medical determinations; communicates exam results and recommendations to examinees; provides medical determinations to client in support of clients' occupational health business needs; ensures contract and regulatory compliance and best medical practices.
  • Learns and applies codified state and federal regulations specific to particular contract(s).
  • Assists in formulating, documenting, maintaining, and implementing guidelines as dictated by medical directives and contractual or regulatory updates and requirements.
  • Thoroughly cognizant of contract metrics and organizes workload to meet them.
  • Participates in process improvement reviews on policies, objectives, and department operations.
  • Assists in the evaluation of medical requirements and populations at risk to determine staffing, equipment and supply levels related to onsite and mobile services.
  • Maintains all relevant and required certifications and professional licenses.

OTHER DUTIES:

  • May participate in interdepartmental project groups or task forces to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, contract awards, and new policy requirements.
  • Supports marketing and sales objectives and efforts as requested.
  • Performs duties in a safe manner. Follows the corporate safety policy. Participates and supports safety meetings, training, and goals. Ensures safe operating conditions within an area of responsibility. Encourages co-workers to work safely. Identifies "close calls" and/or safety concerns to supervisory personnel. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
  • Assists in the active implementation of company initiatives to ensure compliance with OSHA VPP, ISO, and other mandated regulations/standards and accreditations.
  • May serve on the OSHA VPP, Safety, and Wellness Committees.
  • Periodic national travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current/active license to practice medicine in the United States and the ability to be favorably credentialed.
  • ABMS Board Certified in Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine medical doctor actively licensed to practice medicine in the United States.
  • Strong clinical background required with minimum five (5) years out-patient clinical practice experience, including standard office-based diagnostic testing.
  • Proficiency with computer and common office equipment and MS Office products is required.
  • Must exhibit a strong analytical ability to research and interpret detailed medical information and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MRO certification
  • Experience with dictation equipment and federally regulated medical examinations.
  • Prior Military experience with DoD Medical exams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment in Cape Canaveral Florida.
  • Work involves sitting for prolonged periods of time.
  • May require bending and lifting up to 15 lbs.
  • Constant use of sight, speech, hearing, frequent keying and use of computer, dictation devices and common office equipment required.


Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:

Acuity-CHS, LLC
Acuity International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5 years
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