Physician - Neurology

McLean, VA 22102

Specialty Neurology
Profession Physician

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
  • Clean Active License in any state.
  • 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).