Disability Medical Consultant

Job Code: 32001306
Salary Grade: MH24

Class Concept

This is professional medical work in the consultation of adjudicating adult and child disability claims involving physical disorders. Employees review disability cases to decide whether medical evidence of record is adequate to make a determination of disability, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) guidelines and policy. Work involves assessing the presence and severity of physical impairments and determining the functional capabilities and limitations imposed by those impairments. Work requires independent judgment in case adjudication. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Disability Determination Supervisor.

Recruitment Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of general, preventive medicine and techniques involved; developments in medicine; and the practice of the medical specialty or sub-specialty to which assigned.
• Thorough knowledge of normal and abnormal physical development.
• Thorough knowledge of the impact of physical disorders at different stages of life.
• Thorough knowledge about the typical course and prognosis for the physical disorders and the expected response to treatments.
• Thorough knowledge of the usual symptoms and functional impairments caused by the physical disorders.
• Ability to compile clear and concise notes and case analysis; and to discuss cases with other medical professionals, disability examiners, and administrative staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, program applicants, and the general public.
• Ability to work in an administrative, regulatory system involving established rules and restrictions.

Minimum Education and Experience

Licensed to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina.

Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Examples of work are primarily essential functions of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.