Social Security Administration, ARC/MOS/Facilities, 1200 Main Tower Bldg., Room 1400, Dallas, TX 75202

Q -- PHYSICIAN CONSULTING SOL SSA6-98-1 POC Linda Washeck, 214/767-4331 Physicians/psychologists needed to work under contract with the Social Security Administration Center for Disability Regional Office in Dallas, Texas which involves the application of specialized medical knowledge to review the medical evidence in Federal disability cases and provide oral and written advice to Regional Office and State Disability Determination Services Staff in a five-state area. Reviews must be performed at the SSA Regional Office in Dallas, Texas. Current licensure in the state of Texas is required. American Board Certification/Eligible applicants in these specialties are desired: internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, psychology, orthopaedics and ophthalmology. Applicants with sub-specialty or special training in another clinical area are preferred. Current training and practice are essential. No contact with patients is required. Approximately 5 to 20 hours per week required. Request for Proposal #SSA6-98-1 to be issued approximately November 17, 1997. Multiple awards to be made with initial contract period beginning approximately January, 1998 with four one-year option periods. All requests must refer to the RFP number. This is a 100% small business set-aside. All responsible sources are invited to submit proposals which will be considered. In order to receive a solicitation, your interest should be acknowledged in writing. Furnish two self-addressed gummed labels with your request for RFP. Telephone requests will not be accepted. (0279)

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