Disability Appeals Senior Medical Advisor (Internal Medicine)

Quick Facts

• Role: Disability Appeals Senior Medical Advisor (Internal Medicine)

Description

Serve as a senior medical case analyst and voting member for disability/medical matters considered by review boards, providing medical expertise and interpretations to support board decisions. Review and reassess medical evidence, interpret clinical findings and diagnostic results, and contribute to determinations regarding unfitness and disability compensation eligibility. Participate as an analyst and voting member on additional panels, including dual-action boards involving both legal and medical issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical case analysis and participate as a voting member in the SAFPC Personnel Board

• Deliver medical expertise, case review/reassessments, and medical interpretations to requesting boards/panels

• Serve as analyst and voting member on other SAFPC boards/panels, including dual-action boards

• Apply knowledge of relevant medical standards, regulations, procedures, and statutes to support board reviews and decisions

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in the specialty listed in the classification remarks

• Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license/registration

• At least 1 year of supervised clinical experience after MD/DO (internship or first year of residency in an accredited program)

• Meet OPM specialized experience requirements (for the applicable grade level)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

• Selective Service registration for eligible males

• Willingness to work non-standard duty hours and to travel as required

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package for employees and their families; eligibility depends on the position type.