PHYSICIAN PROGRAM SPECIALIST - Medical
SSA Disability Claims Examiner
Recruitment #18-006805-0002
Department | MSDE - DORS - Disability Determination Services |
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Date Opened | 10/22/2018 08:02:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 11/12/2019 3:13:00 PM |
Salary | $116,158.00 - $191,516.00/year |
HR Analyst | Jerrianne Mccain |
Work Location |
Baltimore County
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GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Post Office Box 6338
Timonium, Maryland 21093
Main Purpose of Job
Serves as a medical reviewer examining psychiatric and psychological evidence of record to provide consultative services as part of the adjudication of disability claims, in accordance with regulations of the Social Security Administration.
POSITION DUTIES
Reviews and interprets medical evidence to establish the existence, severity, onset, duration and potential for remediation of medical impairments; analyzes the sufficiency of medical evidence to evaluate disabilities; assesses the severity of impairment and describes the functional limitations imposed; prescribes further development of evidence from treating sources or consultant examiners; prepares a written opinion to include a statement of findings, assessment of severity and description of residual functional capacity; assures integrity of opinion based on medical evidence in file, makes telephone contact with treating sources to obtain clinical data. Provides consultation and training to disability examiners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Possession of a degree in medicine from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
A total of four years of experience in the practice of medicine.
- Applicants must be certified by an American Medical Association Specialty Board in an area of medical specialization.
- Applicants must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law.
A copy of the current license must be attached to the application.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Individuals selected for positions with the Maryland State Department of Education's Disability Determination Service (DDS) will go through a complete Tier 2 federal background investigation. A suitability determination by the Social Security Administration is necessary to determine whether an employee can be issued credentials in order to have access to Social Security disability data, records, and systems.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants must complete the MD State Government on-line application for employment recruitment #18-006805-0002. The Application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications for the position. Paper applications can be completed and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to DORS Human Resource Department at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218.
To obtain a paper application visit our website dors.state.md.us or marylandpublicschools.org. TDD (410) 554-9399. Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9424.
Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850.
Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and travel throughout the State are required. This position has been designated as a Special Appointment. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
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