Associate Medical Director, Industrial Medical Council
California State Personnel Board Specification
Schematic Code: SO21
Class Code: 7810
Established: 03/01/1996
Revised: --
Title Changed: --
Definition
Under general direction of the Executive Medical Director or an assigned leadperson, independently to plan and carry out medical activities requiring medical knowledge and judgment in the Industrial Medical Council of the Department of Industrial Relations; and to do other related work.
Typical Tasks
Monitors physicians in the Qualified Medical Evaluation (QME) and Independent Medical Examiner (IME) programs and similar programs for the Industrial Medical Council throughout the State; assists in the development and administration of required QME examinations; reviews qualifications of applicants and evaluates reports and performance of QMEs and IMEs; develops recommendations for the Executive Medical Director and Council regarding reappointment or discipline of QMEs and IMEs; functions as an expert on workers' compensation medical issues and problems and provides advice to staff on these matters; as directed, works on projects and special assignments and may provide functional direction to and be a leadperson for other staff; provides advice and recommendations on matters relating to the Council's programs and operations; proposes and participates in the development of rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines for the operation of the Council's programs; monitors contracts for medical projects entered into by the Council.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the Medical Board of California or the California Board of Osteopathic Examiners. (Applicants who are in the process of securing approval of their qualifications by either of these Boards will be admitted to the examination, but the Board to which application is made must determine that all legal requirements have been met before candidates will be eligible for appointment.) and Possession of a valid medical or osteopathic specialty certificate issued by a specialty board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialists or the American Osteopathic Association. (Applicants who are in the process of securing a specialty certificate from one of these specialty Boards will be admitted to the examination, but the certificate must be issued by the Board to which application is made before candidates will be eligible for appointment.) and Two years of experience in industrial medicine in a specialty involved in the direct treatment of occupational illnesses or injuries.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Current principles and practices of general medicine, with particular reference to the diagnosis and treatment of industrial injuries and illnesses and occupational diseases, including preventive medicine; provisions of California's workers' compensation laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; the factors involved in, and procedures governing the establishment of, permanent disability ratings, medical service costs, and fee schedules.
Ability to: Effectively review and evaluate the work of industrial medical professionals, including their written work products; determine physical disabilities and the proper method of treatment; analyze and interpret workers' compensation laws and regulations; interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the Industrial Medical Council, the Division of Workers' Compensation, and the Department of Industrial Relations as they apply to workers' compensation programs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups; function effectively as a leadperson and in providing direction to other staff; speak and write effectively and present clearly oral and written findings and opinions; analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
Special Personal Characteristics
Tact, reliability, good communications and interpersonal relations skills, willingness to travel, and strong professional motivation.
