{"code":"00056","codeVariants":["00056","56"],"title":"MEDICAL CONSULTANT","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"S","class_of_service":"U","work_week":"NL","state_class_code":"98","local_class_code":null,"salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>MEDICAL CONSULTANT</b> \n\n<b>UNCLASSIFIED\nN.J.S.A. 11A:3-4(f)</b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\nUnder the general supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, \ninstitution, or agency, reviews, evaluates and interprets medical information \nregarding physical impairments provided in Social Security Disability and \nSSI Disability claims; does other related duties as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this \njob specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be \nlisted. \n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nReviews disability applications; evaluates medical evidence in support \nof alleged physical impairments; determines eligibility for benefits based \non social security laws and guidelines. \n\nAssess the severity of physical impairments and the impact the impairments \nhave on the ability to function as related to the ability to work. Provide, as \nneeded and in accordance with SSA policy and procedures, statements \nregarding a claimant's residual level of functioning. \n\nReviews and verifies claimant records and medical history.\n\nInterprets medical terminology and application of medical evidence in the \ndetermination process regarding physical functioning.\n\nProvides advice and consultation to disability examiner staff. \n\nCompletes all required forms, summarizes findings, and returns the claim \nto the adjudicator for further processing. \n\nObtains, when necessary, additional medical information via telephone \ncontact with a treating or consulting medical resource.\n\nPrepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative medical, \nstatistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions and \nrecommendations.\n\nMaintains essential medical records, studies, reports, and files.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic \nand/or manual recording and information systems used by the \nagency, office, or related units. \n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:\n\nLICENSE:</b>\n\nA valid license to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey and \nas established in CFR 404.1616(b) which states;\n\nA medical consultant must be an acceptable medical source, that is:\n \n 1) Licensed physicians (medical or osteopathic doctors) or;\n\n 2) Licensed optometrists, for purposes of establishing visual \n disorders only (except, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, licensed \n optometrists, for the measurement of visual acuity and \n visual fields only) or;\n\n 3) Licensed podiatrists, for purposes of establishing impairments \n of the foot, or foot and ankle only, depending on whether the \n State in which the podiatrist practices permits the practice of \n podiatry on the foot only, or the foot and ankle or; \n\n 4) Qualified speech-language pathologists, for purposes of \n establishing speech or language impairments only. For this \n source, \"qualified\" means that the speech-language pathologist \n must be licensed by the State professional licensing agency, or \n be fully certified by the State education agency in the State in \n which he or she practices, or hold a Certificate of Clinical \n Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing \n Association.\n\nMedical consultants who are not physicians are limited to evaluating \nthe impairments for which they are qualified.\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE &amp; ABILITIES:</b> \n\nKnowledge of the accepted principles of medicine and medical \npractice.\n\nKnowledge of medical terminology. \n\nAbility to review, evaluate and interpret medical information in \nthe area of specialty. \n\nAbility to collect materials for and prepare clear, technically sound, \naccurate, and informative medical, statistical, and other reports, \ncontaining findings, conclusions, and recommendations.\n\nAbility to draft detailed correspondence.\n\nAbility to maintain essential medical records, studies, reports, \nand files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, \noffice or, related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate \nin English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. \nAmerican Sign Language or Braille may also be considered \nas acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they \ncan perform the essential functions of the job with or without \nreasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot \nbe made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, \nsuch persons may not be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>00056SUNL98N/AP98-<br />This job specification is for <b>state</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 10/22/2022","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under the general supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, \ninstitution, or agency, reviews, evaluates and interprets medical information \nregarding physical impairments provided in Social Security Disability and \nSSI Disability claims; does other related duties as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this \njob specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be \nlisted.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Reviews disability applications; evaluates medical evidence in support \nof alleged physical impairments; determines eligibility for benefits based \non social security laws and guidelines. \n\nAssess the severity of physical impairments and the impact the impairments \nhave on the ability to function as related to the ability to work. Provide, as \nneeded and in accordance with SSA policy and procedures, statements \nregarding a claimant's residual level of functioning. \n\nReviews and verifies claimant records and medical history.\n\nInterprets medical terminology and application of medical evidence in the \ndetermination process regarding physical functioning.\n\nProvides advice and consultation to disability examiner staff. \n\nCompletes all required forms, summarizes findings, and returns the claim \nto the adjudicator for further processing. \n\nObtains, when necessary, additional medical information via telephone \ncontact with a treating or consulting medical resource.\n\nPrepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative medical, \nstatistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions and \nrecommendations.\n\nMaintains essential medical records, studies, reports, and files.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic \nand/or manual recording and information systems used by the \nagency, office, or related units.","LICENSE":"A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey and \nas established in CFR 404.1616(b) which states;\n\nA medical consultant must be an acceptable medical source, that is:\n \n 1) Licensed physicians (medical or osteopathic doctors) or;\n\n 2) Licensed optometrists, for purposes of establishing visual \n disorders only (except, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, licensed \n optometrists, for the measurement of visual acuity and \n visual fields only) or;\n\n 3) Licensed podiatrists, for purposes of establishing impairments \n of the foot, or foot and ankle only, depending on whether the \n State in which the podiatrist practices permits the practice of \n podiatry on the foot only, or the foot and ankle or; \n\n 4) Qualified speech-language pathologists, for purposes of \n establishing speech or language impairments only. For this \n source, \"qualified\" means that the speech-language pathologist \n must be licensed by the State professional licensing agency, or \n be fully certified by the State education agency in the State in \n which he or she practices, or hold a Certificate of Clinical \n Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing \n Association.\n\nMedical consultants who are not physicians are limited to evaluating \nthe impairments for which they are qualified.\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the accepted principles of medicine and medical \npractice.\n\nKnowledge of medical terminology. \n\nAbility to review, evaluate and interpret medical information in \nthe area of specialty. \n\nAbility to collect materials for and prepare clear, technically sound, \naccurate, and informative medical, statistical, and other reports, \ncontaining findings, conclusions, and recommendations.\n\nAbility to draft detailed correspondence.\n\nAbility to maintain essential medical records, studies, reports, \nand files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, \noffice or, related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate \nin English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. \nAmerican Sign Language or Braille may also be considered \nas acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they \ncan perform the essential functions of the job with or without \nreasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot \nbe made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, \nsuch persons may not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"MEDICAL CONSULTANT UNCLASSIFIED N.J.S.A. 11A:3-4(f) DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, reviews, evaluates and interprets medical information regarding physical impairments provided in Social Security Disability and SSI Disability claims; does other related duties as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Reviews disability applications; evaluates medical evidence in support of alleged physical impairments; determines eligibility for benefits based on social security laws and guidelines. Assess the severity of physical impairments and the impact the impairments have on the ability to function as related to the ability to work. Provide, as needed and in accordance with SSA policy and procedures, statements regarding a claimant's residual level of functioning. Reviews and verifies claimant records and medical history. Interprets medical terminology and application of medical evidence in the determination process regarding physical functioning. Provides advice and consultation to disability examiner staff. Completes all required forms, summarizes findings, and returns the claim to the adjudicator for further processing. Obtains, when necessary, additional medical information via telephone contact with a treating or consulting medical resource. Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative medical, statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Maintains essential medical records, studies, reports, and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: LICENSE: A valid license to practice medicine in the State of New Jersey and as established in CFR 404.1616(b) which states; A medical consultant must be an acceptable medical source, that is: 1) Licensed physicians (medical or osteopathic doctors) or; 2) Licensed optometrists, for purposes of establishing visual disorders only (except, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, licensed optometrists, for the measurement of visual acuity and visual fields only) or; 3) Licensed podiatrists, for purposes of establishing impairments of the foot, or foot and ankle only, depending on whether the State in which the podiatrist practices permits the practice of podiatry on the foot only, or the foot and ankle or; 4) Qualified speech-language pathologists, for purposes of establishing speech or language impairments only. For this source, \"qualified\" means that the speech-language pathologist must be licensed by the State professional licensing agency, or be fully certified by the State education agency in the State in which he or she practices, or hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Medical consultants who are not physicians are limited to evaluating the impairments for which they are qualified. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE &amp; ABILITIES: Knowledge of the accepted principles of medicine and medical practice. Knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to review, evaluate and interpret medical information in the area of specialty. Ability to collect materials for and prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative medical, statistical, and other reports, containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to draft detailed correspondence. Ability to maintain essential medical records, studies, reports, and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or, related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 00056 S U NL 98 N/A P98 - This job specification is for state government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 10/22/2022","snippet":"MEDICAL CONSULTANT UNCLASSIFIED N.J.S.A. 11A:3-4(f) DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, reviews, evaluates and interprets...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":null,"experience_years":null,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver","professional","certification"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2022-10-22","erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}