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Maximus

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10,000+ employees

🏛️ Government

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

💰 $7.9M Post-IPO Equity - Maximus on 2010-12

Government • Healthcare • Consulting

Maximus is a public-sector services firm that partners with government agencies to modernize and operate programs across health, human services, defense, national security, and civilian agencies. The company combines technology (AI, analytics, cloud, cybersecurity), omnichannel contact center and eligibility/enrollment systems, clinical and Medicaid enterprise services, and consulting and program-delivery capabilities to improve citizen experience and program outcomes. Backed by decades of government experience and scale, Maximus supports federal, state, and local clients with human-centered operational support and end-to-end digital modernization.

📋 Description

• Review cases, summarize case facts, assess issues, and certify or non-certify requested treatments • Provide written clinical rationales for California Workers’ Compensation cases • Review, organize, and identify medical records for California workers’ compensation cases • Monitor review timeliness and applicable standards • Meet production and quality standards • Perform legal research, general medical research, and other assigned special projects • Conduct comprehensive cognitive performance evaluations using standardized assessment tools and validated neurocognitive testing platforms • Perform occupational analysis of mission tasks and task-person-environment mismatches • Identify cognitive readiness risk factors including sleep disruption, operational fatigue, stress load, and mild traumatic brain injury history • Translate cognitive assessment findings into mission-relevant performance applications • Develop individualized cognitive performance plans • Deliver group-based cognitive training and performance workshops • Implement cognitive rehabilitation protocols for operators returning from injury, illness, or cognitive performance degradation • Provide in-training environment coaching during operational tasks • Design and execute cognitive skills development programs aligned with Special Operations Forces mission demands • Provide services in garrison and operational training settings as required • Educate Service Members on cognitive resilience, fatigue mitigation, workload management, and recovery • Develop proactive programming to prevent cognitive decline and performance loss • Collaborate with Human Performance, psychology, strength and conditioning, medical, nutrition, chaplain, and leadership partners • Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, performance reviews, and care coordination meetings • Support integrated resilience programming with Cognitive Performance Professionals • Advise leadership on cognitive readiness trends, risk factors, and mitigation strategies while maintaining privacy, confidentiality, and DoD compliance

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of experience consulting within the designated function • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution • Minimum of 2 years of experience in cognitive rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, human performance, or a related field • Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist • Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in at least one U.S. state or territory • Current NBCOT certification • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance within six months of hire • Experience with tactical, military, elite athletic, or high-performance populations • Experience with neurocognitive testing platforms and performance data interpretation • Expertise in cognitive assessment and intervention • Understanding of operational stress, sleep science, fatigue management, and performance psychology principles • Ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team • Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for briefing senior leadership • Ability to operate independently in dynamic, high-tempo environments • Reliable high-speed internet service • Minimum 20 Mbps download speed, or 50 Mbps for shared internet connectivity • Minimum 5 Mbps upload speed

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexibility designed to support work/life balance • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans • Partially funded HSA • Life Insurance • Discounts on Auto, Home, Renters, and Pet Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match • PTO • Paid holidays • Extended sick leave • Short and Long Term Disability coverage • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee recognition platform • Tuition Reimbursement opportunities • Employee discounts and additional employee-only benefits • Wellness programs and resources • Training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities • Maximus covers costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications • Company-issued computer equipment