Psychiatrist (Physician )

Company: Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Psychiatric-Mental Health opening in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Adelphi is seeking a physician to provide psychiatric case review services for an agency in the State of Pennsylvania. The physician will be required to perform work that involves reviewing cases to determine a claimant s eligibility for disability benefits under the Social Security Act.

Job Quick Facts:
--- Ref #: BD-120-01
--- Profession: Physician
--- Specialty: Psychiatrist
--- Location: Harrisburg, PA
--- Job Type: Contract
--- Coverage Type: Telepsychiatry, Clinical
--- Contract Length: 3 years
--- Clinical/Telework Schedule: Minimum 40 case reviews/ week

Requirements:
--- Active Pennsylvania License
--- Completed residency in psychiatry
--- Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with certification in psychiatry
--- Proficiency in using a computer with a Windows-based platform.
--- Experience performing psychiatric case review services for the Disability Determination Service preferred but not mandatory

Responsibilities:
--- Review claims for disability under the Social Security Act to help determine eligibility for benefits.
--- Conduct case reviews by evaluating the degree and duration of impairment, determination of residual functional capacity, onset, or cessation dates, etc.
--- Consider evidence including but not limited to clinical signs, symptoms, and laboratory findings, including the results of psychological testing.
--- Consider evidence of an individual s functioning across different settings.
--- Complete any assigned case review within two (2) business days of receiving a case assignment.
--- Communicate with treating physicians and other health care providers to elicit or clarify medical evidence.
--- Complete forms explaining medical determinations, adequacy of documentation, and any other matter needed to support the determination.
--- Record findings in the Bureau s electronic process systems as specified by the Bureau s case review policies and procedures.
--- Attend ongoing training necessary to perform independent case reviews and meet mandated training requirements e.g SSA/BDD policy updates, procedural changes,
or regulatory changes.
--- Attend required meetings, briefings, and workgroups necessary to perform independent case reviews.
--- Provide a satisfactory written assessment that can be utilized by others in the disability program.
--- Keep abreast of SSA policy and current medical research, as this is necessary for a successful independent case review
--- Ensure case reviews address all relevant issues in accordance with applicable SSA authorities including, but not limited to the Social Security Act, SSA s Program
Operations Manual System (POMS), federal regulations, Social Security Rulings, and Acquiescence Rulings.

Non-Case Review Services:
--- Participate in presentations related to the contractor's medical specialty and the application of disability policies.
--- Provide consultation and expertise on policy development issues including written and/or oral summarizations.
--- Participate in workgroups, visits, and meetings as requested by the agency to discuss issues related to the disability process; e.g. new medical technologies, revision of medical listings, and other policy issues.
--- Assist the agency in providing one-on-one orientation to other medical reviewers.
--- Assist with training of other medical staff and lay staff.

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