Health System Specialist (PEBLO)

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency. It is located in the Patient Administration Records/Medical Boards at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The Primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) for Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) and its geographic area of responsibility. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Administer the Physical Disability Evaluation System program for the Medical Treatment Facility by managing Medical Evaluation Board processing, Temporary Disability Retired List reevaluations, and all associated case coordination activities.

Counsel military personnel, retirees, and family members on rights, benefits, and obligations during the disability evaluation process.

Coordinate medical evaluations, appointments, and medical related care for Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard personnel.

Refer personnel to appropriate agencies to obtain counseling/guidance on benefits provided by the Department of Labor, Social Security Administration and Veterans Affairs (VA).

Advise service members on required medical and administrative documentation by evaluating evidence, facilitating case development, and supporting preparation of appeals, rebuttals, and legal submissions.

Assist in preparing appeals and rebuttals for military personal, retirees, or family members.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.