Regional Medical Officer

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ), Front Office.

As a Physician, referred to here as a Regional Medical Officer, GS-0602-15, you will serve as a physician and a resource to the management team and as a cross-functional authority.

• Serve as an advisor and medical consultant to the CMS Chief Medical Officer, CMS Deputy Chief Medical Officer, and as the primary clinical advisor to staff in specific geographic localities on implementing Medicare and Medicaid policies.
• Serve as the lead clinical consultant for staff in healthcare service delivery and quality reviews across fee‑for‑service, alternative care and payment models, and managed care programs across care settings.
• Speak with authority on behalf of CMS to national health organizations, special interest groups, legislative bodies, medical associations and universities to gain understanding and acceptance of the office and its policies, and actions.
• Provide expert testimony in administrative hearing, settlement agreement, advice and counsel in programs or personnel suits, and clinical determinations in other judicial proceedings in order to safeguard the Medicare Trust Fund.
• Facilitate the exchange of ideas on the current and future direction of medical practice for the elderly, disabled, and vulnerable populations.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
• The incumbent must possess a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
• The incumbent must hold a current license to practice medicine in a State or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Medical license must be maintained throughout duration of the appointment.
• The incumbent must possess an active Board Certification in a recognized medical specialty, which must be maintained throughout duration of appointment.