Physical Medical Consultant, ODHS

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Position Type:
Employee

Salary Range: $9,644 - $14,857

The mission of the Oregon Disability Determination Services (DDS) is  To provide Oregonians who apply for disability benefits prompt and accurate decisions. We will act with respect, compassion and courtesy.  The DDS provides eligible Oregonians with SSDI and SSI disability benefits providing financial benefit and medical coverage to beneficiaries enabling them to lead independent lives.

Day & Date:
Monday, October 5, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

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• Promote cultural competence and cultural humility, demonstrate alignment with ODHS Core Values, and provide respectful, dignity-centred customer service that honors the lived experiences of clients and colleagues.
• Review and evaluate medical and non‑medical evidence, determine impairment severity and functional capacity, and complete or finalize disability determination forms and rationales.
• Consult with supervisors and disability analysts on medical issues, impairment evaluations, examination authorizations, and provide training or presentations as requested.
• Attend required trainings, maintain professional competence, and resolve conflicting medical evidence by contacting treating sources.
• Safeguard all personally identifiable information for claimants.

• A Doctorate degree from an accredited university AND possession of a current, active license to practice medicine (MD, DO) in the State of Oregon; AND Two years clinical practice experience, at least one year that is post‑residency (medical).

• Active Oregon Medical Board License
• Proficient level skills using a personal computer and associated local and network environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience interacting with co‑workers remotely and in‑person.
• Experience providing medical consultations and/or training to peers, or team members.

Remote work or alternative work location may be considered in filling this position. The ability to report to Salem is required when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. DDS operates Monday – Friday and offers flexible work hours. You will use a computer daily. You will have frequent interaction with fellow medical consultants, analysts, and clerical staff within DDS.

You will have infrequent telephone interaction with the community of physicians statewide. No direct patient contacts.

If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Successful candidates for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint‑based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following convictions are likely to result in disqualification for this position:
Felony Convictions, Computer theft, identify theft and fraud. CJIS Clearance completed at the time conditional job offer. In addition to the State of Oregon background check process, individuals selected for…