Medical Officer

@ National Transportation Safety Board
National Transportation Safety Boardnationaltransportationsafetyboard.com

Medical Officer

Washington, DC
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

The company focuses on transportation safety and accident investigation, employing medical expertise to analyze injuries, develop safety recommendations, and present findings.

Requirements

  • Medical or osteopathic degree
  • Experience in toxicology
  • Knowledge of accident investigation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to analyze medical evidence

Qualifications

  • Experience in transportation safety
  • Research methodology skills
  • Ability to create technical reports
  • Expertise in forensic pathology

Full job description

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 10/13/2026

All candidates must apply at USAJOBS - Job Announcement

As a Medical Officer,SL- , this position will be a physician (doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathic medicine, or equivalent) who has extensive knowledge and experience in areas such as toxicology; clinical and forensic pathology; determinations of cognitive or physical impairment related to the cause of an accident; research methodology; injury analysis; and using medical literature to provide evidence-based support for medical conclusions. In addition, the candidate should possess expertise in communicating complex medical issues in plain language, writing technical reports, and have the skills to develop and present educational programs dealing with medical issues in an accident investigation. Finally, the ideal candidate must be available to investigate medical and injury issues related to transportation accidents anywhere across the United States. As a Medical Officer, SL- , you will perform the following duties:

  • Serve as an expert consultant in researching, evaluating, and interpreting medical records and other evidence relating to accident investigations and safety studies across all transportation modes.

  • Conduct or lead a variety of safety studies related to medical fitness using accident investigation results as the basis for formulating recommendations for safety improvements. Adopted recommendations will impact worldwide transportation industries.

  • Provide written medical analysis of accident investigations, medical issues, and toxicology findings, including medical conditions and qualifications of transportation operators.

  • Write authoritative technical papers that analyze clinical medical, biomechanical, policy, epidemiologic, and/or ergonomic issues related to transportation safety. Provide technical review of such issues for investigative reports.

  • Analyze and make recommendations on issues related to medical priorities and develops unique program evaluation and assessment ideas in anticipation of, or in response to, Congressional interest.

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