DDS Medical Consultant - Temporary

Overview

Are you looking for a new or supplemental part-time medical career outside of a clinical setting? Vermont Disability Determination Services (VT DDS) has a great opportunity for physicians (M.D. or D.O.) who want to expand and extend their medical expertise by performing administrative medical reviews of disability applications in a collaborative team environment. This position allows you to use your medical knowledge in a consulting role with no direct patient care responsibilities, and it provides a chance to make a difference and support our mission to make timely, accurate, and fair disability decisions for Vermonters.   

Candidates must have a current Vermont medical license (M.D. or D.O.) in good standing. Experience as a general or family practitioner or cardiologist is helpful. Must be adept at navigating through large volumes of medical records and adapting to ever-changing software applications used in the DDS case processing system. Program training and support are provided, and once fully trained, telework is available. For additional information, please contact Kirsten Moore, DDS Professional Relations Officer, by email: Kirsten.Moore@ssa.gov. 

About our Division: Disability Determination Services provides the medical eligibility for applicants filing for disability benefits under the Social Security Disability Program, the Supplemental Security Income Program, and Medicaid disability. For more details, please visit http://dcf.vermont.gov/dds.

All applicants must submit a curriculum vitae or resume with cover letter.

Salary range: $93.62/hr. to $111.71/hr.  New hires are typically made at the minimum of the salary range.

Who May Apply

This position, DDS Medical Consultant - Temporary (Job Requisition #55445), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kirsten.Moore@ssa.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.  The State’s employment decisions are merit-based.  Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.