DDS Medical Consultant - Temporary

*Please include a cover letter and resume with application.*

The Vermont Disability Determination Services provides the medical eligibility decision for applicants filing for disability benefits under the Social Security Disability Program, the Supplemental Security Income Disability Program, and Medicaid disability. Medical consultants work independently and with the division's disability adjudicators to determine medical eligibility for disability applicants. Candidates must be in good standing and have a current Vermont medical license (M.D. or D.O.). Experience as a general or family practitioner or cardiologist is helpful. Program training and support are provided, and work is performed at the Disability Determination Office in Waterbury, VT. Telework is available.

This position, DDS Medical Consultant - Temporary (Job Requisition #48615), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

If you would like more information about this position, please contactKirsten Moore, DDS Professional Relations Officer, by email at . No phone calls, please.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

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.

This position requires an active State of Vermont medical license.

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.