Psychiatry Medical Consultant - 100% remote
A Psychiatry Medical Consultant/Physician role is available through Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences. This role is 100% remote.
Position Details
Position type: Direct-hire
Location: Remote options available
Work hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm (will be required to attend meetings outside of work hours)
Salary range: $210,000-300,000/year – depending on your level of experience
General Summary
This position is responsible for providing expert medical analysis of claims files (or underwriting applications) across US product lines. The incumbent provides high quality, timely, and efficient medical consultative services to the Benefits Center. The Medical Consultant adheres to current regulatory, claim process, and internal workflow standards as set forth in the Benefits Center Claims Manual, underwriting manual, and associated documentation. The incumbent adheres to accepted norms of medical practices and Code of Conduct guidelines. Physicians and psychologists conduct their reviews and analyses within appropriate ethical standards and maintain their professional licenses and Board certifications. This role is expected to provide excellent customer service and to interact on a regular basis with business partners, health care providers, and other specialized resources.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Provide timely, clear medical direction and opinions to team partners, with reasoned forensic analysis to support the
Partner/consult with fellow medical consultants when appropriate to ensure the completion of a whole person analysis
Apply medical knowledge to determine functional capacity through assessment of medical and other data related to impairment, regarding accuracy of diagnoses, treatment plans, duration guidelines, and prognosis
Provide relevant medical education and knowledge to others in terms appropriate and understandable to the intended audience
Perform telephone contacts with the insured's healthcare providers to gather medical information and to facilitate a better understanding of the claimant's functional abilities
Make timely and appropriate referrals for second opinion reviews when appropriate or required according to current guidelines and best practices
Demonstrate ability to manage and complete high volumes of assigned work, maintain consistently good turnaround times, and operate with a sense of urgency
Focus not only on individual workload, but on the team/group work volumes to ensure organizational success
Receive feedback and follow through with appropriate behaviors/actions
Job Specifications
Professional Degree (MD, DO, PhD, PsyD)
Active, unrestricted US medical license
Board certification required for physicians; preferred area of specialty: Psychiatry or Psychology
Minimum of five years of clinical experience in medical specialty
Value Proposition
Intellectually stimulating work
Apply medical knowledge in a unique, analytical context
Exposure to a wide range of diseases and conditions
Specialty-focused case review
No nights or weekends
Hybrid schedule with flexibility
Ongoing education through journal clubs and peer collaboration
Highly organized, regulated environment
Supportive, team-oriented culture
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Pay Details: $210,000.00 to $300,000.00 per year
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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