CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS: Currently licensed and registered to practice medicine in New York State and completion of an appropriate residency program for the required specialty. DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Incumbents of these positions will be responsible for the review of medical documentation relating to Social Security Disability claims. Specific duties include the consideration of medical evidence in disability cases to establish the existence, severity, onset and duration of medical impairments; analyze the sufficiency of medical evidence to evaluate disabilities; make a finding of fact on the medical issues assessing the severity and the impact on functional limitations imposed by the impairments; make telephone contact with treating sources to obtain clinical data; provide consultation and training to Disability Analysts. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Positions being filled are permanent, non-competitive, up to 36 hours per week. Please be advised that all hires or transfers to OTDA’s Division of Disability Determinations must submit to mandatory fingerprinting and an associated FBI background investigation by the Social Security Administration under Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12. Not all prior arrests and/or convictions will prohibit appointment. Information is considered on a case-by-case basis. REMARKS: A wide range of medical specialties are needed to process disability claims. Vacancies in various specialties will be filled subject to hiring approvals and program needs. ***Candidates should reference posting #CR-16-001E when submitting your cover letter or resume for this positionand and clearly identify your specific specialty. *** If submitting your resume electronically, please reference posting #CR-16-001E as part of your subject line. Salary is $80.74 per hour.