L&I Associate Medical Director (Physician 3)

Our Mission : Keep Washington Safe and Working!Our Values : Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability Please Note : Application review begins immediately. It is your advantage to apply today.The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington's workers. We help employers meet safety and health standards and inspect workplaces when alerted to hazards. As administrators of the state's workers' compensation system, we provide medical and limited wage-replacement coverage to workers who suffer job-related injuries and illness. Our rules and enforcement programs also help ensure workers are paid what they are owed, that children's and teens' work hours are limited, and that consumers are protected from unsound building practices.Insurance Services is the largest division within the agency and administers one of the premier workers’ compensation organizations in the nation serving over 3.8 million employees working for 260,000 employers.Within Insurance Services, the Office of the Medical Director (OMD) is responsible for L&I’s statewide health policy to ensure that injured and ill workers have access to high quality, evidence-based care and that services paid for by the workers compensation Medical Aid Fund are clinically appropriate and cost effective.This position will provide clinical input that contributes to a wide range of goals and activities – from rendering clinical advice on individual complex claims to developing, interpreting, and applying health policies such as medical treatment guidelines; providing professionally accredited continuing medical education seminars; and participating in public-private collaborations to address statewide, systemic health issues such as unsustainable medical cost trends, or variability in delivery, utilization, and cost of services.Responsibilities include : Provide clinical expertise and direct claims support to improve and promote the quality of care received by injured and ill workers.Provide epidemiological and clinical expertise for health policy development and analysis, and program development and implementation.Collaborate with the Safety and Health Assessment and Research for Prevention program (SHARP) and the L&I Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) in assessing emerging occupational health-related issues.Participate in research analysis and policy development on occupational health and occupational diseases.Participate in the development of evidence-based policies and guidelines.Provide medical leadership and consultation on issues of causality, appropriate medical care, impairment ratings, independent medical examinations, credentialing of network providers, risk of harm standards, quality assurance, and other clinical health policy programs.Provide guidance on analyses related to billing policy and fee schedules, provider qualifications, provider review and profiling, utilization review, statutory and regulatory review and review of clinical services, including tests and treatments with wide variation or quality concerns and emerging technologies.Participate, coordinate, and consult on the formulation and implementation of health care law, rules, and policies.Work as a liaison and provide professional guidance and educational expertise with clinicians, clinical associations, advisory committees, business and labor organizations, and other stakeholders.Educate and train on medical policies and procedures.Participate in or consult on quality and outcomes research projects.And much more!Required : Valid State of Washington Medical License.Board certification in Occupational Medicine or related field, with at least three years of experience in the field.Master’s degree in Public Health or related field (epidemiology, health administration, health services research).Three years of experience in medical, occupational health, or quality improvement leadership in an institution or organization.Desired : Board certification in additional related field.Things You Need To KnowTo help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.Telework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington. This position will require travel throughout Washington State and on occasion, other states.To receive more information on opportunities at L&I sign up for GovDelivery and select L&I job alerts.Application processWe will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.Please include the following documents with your application : A cover letter describing specific qualifications.A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I . If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.Background Check Notice : Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.Other informationFor positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.Please note : L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and / or non-permanent positions.Did You Know?Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.8 million workers.Veterans PreferenceApplicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov .Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion EmployerL&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.For more InformationIf you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact the HRBTU@lni.wa.gov .#J-18808-Ljbffr