Job Description
Medical Expert - SSA Hearings (Remote)
Support Social Security Disability and SSI appeals by serving as a Medical Expert for Administrative Law Judge hearings nationwide.
Why This Role
- Fully remote work via phone (rare video)
- Flexible, per-case assignments scheduled well in advance
- Short, predictable time commitments per case
- Competitive per-case pay with multiple engagement options
- Training provided by the project team
- Non-adversarial, administrative hearings (not court proceedings)
What Youll Do
- Review electronic medical records prior to hearings
- Answer written interrogatories when assigned (20-30 minutes)
- Provide medical testimony during ALJ hearings (typically 15-30 minutes)
- Cite and explain medical evidence and sources clearly to the ALJ
- Upload written responses through Electronic Records Express (ERE)
Time Expectations
- Interrogatories: ~20-30 minutes per case
- Hearings: scheduled ~75 days in advance
- Be available 5 minutes before and up to 45 minutes after hearing time for delays
Pay Rates (Per Case - Tier 2)
- Study & Testimony: $205
- Study & Interrogatories: $165
- Study Only: $95
Deadlines & Scheduling
- Interrogatories due within 15 calendar days
- Hearings typically scheduled about 75 days after case receipt
Requirements
- Ability to review and navigate electronic medical records
- Familiarity with SSA Medical Expert Handbook (training provided)
- Availability to testify if interrogatories are completed
- Completion of required government suitability and background clearance (project-supported)
If interested, please Reply with copy of current CV to AndreaCota@maximus.com and we can set a time to discuss further
Numbers & Facts
| Location | McLean, VA (Remote) |
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