The SSA requires the services of a technical advisor medical physician in the medical specialty of internal medicine to serve as a RMA to provide leadership and expertise to other medical consultants in the review of medical claims under the Disability Program of Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. These services will involve the review of medical evidence in disability claims. No patient contact will be involved. The contractors must have the necessary computer skills to view and input electronic case information. Some travel may be involved. The RMA provides leadership, technical direction and guidance to the State Disability Determination Services and Federal medical consultant staff who work as case reviewers at the Disability Quality Branch of SSA in addition to case development, review and adjudication functions. RMA will coordinate the services of the other medical consultant contractor sub-specialties to ensure consistency in their dealings with the Regional Office and State Disability Determination Services and Disability Quality Branch on the medical aspects of case review and policy. Contractor will be required to pass a security background check before beginning performance under the contract. Services will be provided at the SSA Regional Office located at 1301 Young Street, Dallas, Texas. The period of performance will be from January 1, 2010 or date of award through December 31st, 2010 with provisions for 4 0ne-year options. All interested candidates please contact Ann Rogers at 1-888-333-4585 x725 or email me at arogers@staffpointe.com. Refer to Job# AR805xADR