Posting number: 27-00268
Department: 309 - Iowa Workforce Development - Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Job classification: Administrative Consultant Voc Rehab 3
Posting type: Open
Categories: Human Services, Rehabilitation Services
Physician Consultant – Iowa Disability Determination Services (Part-Time: 20-39 hours/week)
The Iowa Disability Determination Services (DDS) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Physician Consultant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed MD or DO who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of Iowans.
Preferred Qualifications:
As a Physician Consultant, you will review electronic medical and non-medical evidence/records to determine residual function for work-like activities. You will follow Social Security Administration’s Disability guidelines to assess the severity of impairments and complete detailed analyses of the evidence. This role involves collaborating with professional disability examiner staff in a team environment to evaluate and comply with program requirements, answer medical case questions, and provide case guidance.
Key Competencies for Success:
Why Join Us?
At Iowa DDS, our mission is to make the Best Decision, Every Claimant, Every Time. If you share our commitment to excellence and service, we encourage you to apply.
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify; a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov
No applicant for employment with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development can have a current, ongoing overpayment balance with Iowa Workforce Development without a payment plan in place. Selected positions will be subject to a criminal background check.
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Disability Determination Services. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, and licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa, and experience equal to two years of full time work as a physician in a clinical setting.
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