Job Description
Client: NM Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR) / NM Disability Determination Services (NMDDS)
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor, up to 4-year term
Location: NMDDS Office, 7421 Bartlett NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 (remote status pending Agency confirmation)
Commitment: Minimum 20 hrs/week average (quarterly), 8:00 AM–5:00 PM MT, Mon–Fri
Role Summary: Perform independent medical assessments of physical impairments to support SSA disability determinations, focused on residual functional capacity (RFC) evaluation.
Key Responsibilities:
Mandatory Requirements:
Documents Required Per Candidate (for proposal submission)
Preferred (strengthens score, not mandatory): Prior SSA/state DDS Medical Consultant or Independent MC experience; familiarity with SSA POMS.
Please share shortlisted candidates along with the above documents as they become available so we can build out the Personnel Qualifications section of the proposal. Let me know if you have any questions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor, up to 4-year term
Location: NMDDS Office, 7421 Bartlett NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 (remote status pending Agency confirmation)
Commitment: Minimum 20 hrs/week average (quarterly), 8:00 AM–5:00 PM MT, Mon–Fri
Role Summary: Perform independent medical assessments of physical impairments to support SSA disability determinations, focused on residual functional capacity (RFC) evaluation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete SSA-4734 Physical Residual Functional Capacity Assessment (RFC) forms
- Assist with SSA-416 Medical Evaluation and SSA-538-F6 Childhood Disability Evaluation forms (physical impairments)
- Consult with Disability Adjudicators on adequacy of physical/medical evidence
- Consult with treating physicians, hospitals, and other medical providers
- Perform full RFC evaluation per 20 CFR 404.1520a / 416.920a
- Attend SSA/NMDDS training; assist in training new Adjudicators
- Maintain 95%+ accuracy rate and 3-workday average case turnaround
Mandatory Requirements:
- Current, valid, non-restricted M.D. license, good standing, no disciplinary violations
- Licensed in New Mexico (pending written confirmation on out-of-state license acceptance)
- Eligible to pass SSA background check
- Available 20+ hrs/week average, quarterly
Documents Required Per Candidate (for proposal submission)
- Resume/CV
- Narrative tying background/expertise to the Medical Consultant role (SSA disability evaluation experience, RFC/PRTF/MRFC familiarity, prior DDS/SSA work if any)
- Proof of current, active, non-restricted license
- Signed Appendix F – Professional Practice Questions (individual per candidate)
- Signed Appendix G – Notice of Availability (individual per candidate)
Preferred (strengthens score, not mandatory): Prior SSA/state DDS Medical Consultant or Independent MC experience; familiarity with SSA POMS.
Please share shortlisted candidates along with the above documents as they become available so we can build out the Personnel Qualifications section of the proposal. Let me know if you have any questions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Albuquerque, NM |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Website | https://www.tscti.com/careers-0 |
About Company
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Skills
- Adjudicationunmatched
- Capacity Analysisunmatched
- Code of Federal Regulationsunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Disability Accommodationsunmatched
- Functional Analysisunmatched
- Healthcare Providersunmatched
- Hospitalunmatched
- Physician Credentialunmatched
- RFCunmatched
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