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Posted 20 July, 2026

Otolaryngology, REMOTE Board-Certified Otolaryngologist

Maximus Federal & VES
McLean, VA, US Full Time

Job Description

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Medical Expert SSA Hearings (Remote)

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Support Social Security Disability and SSI appeals by serving as a Medical Expert for Administrative Law Judge hearings nationwide.

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Why This Role

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  • Fully remote work via phone (rare video)
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  • Flexible, per-case assignments scheduled well in advance
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  • Short, predictable time commitments per case
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  • Competitive per-case pay with multiple engagement options
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  • Training provided by the project team
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  • Non-adversarial, administrative hearings (not court proceedings)
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What Youll Do

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  • Review electronic medical records prior to hearings
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  • Answer written interrogatories when assigned (2030 minutes)
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  • Provide medical testimony during ALJ hearings (typically 1530 minutes)
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  • Cite and explain medical evidence and sources clearly to the ALJ
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  • Upload written responses through Electronic Records Express (ERE)
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Time Expectations

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  • Interrogatories: ~2030 minutes per case
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  • Hearings: scheduled ~75 days in advance
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  • Be available 5 minutes before and up to 45 minutes after hearing time for delays
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Pay Rates (Per Case Tier 2)

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  • Study & Testimony: $205
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  • Study & Interrogatories: $165
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  • Study Only: $95
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Deadlines & Scheduling

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  • Interrogatories due within 15 calendar days
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  • Hearings typically scheduled about 75 days after case receipt
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Requirements

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  • Ability to review and navigate electronic medical records
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  • Familiarity with SSA Medical Expert Handbook (training provided)
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  • Availability to testify if interrogatories are completed
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  • Completion of required government suitability and background clearance (project-supported)
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If interested, please Reply with copy of current CV to [email protected] and we can set a time to discuss further

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