Remote Medical Case Reviewer (Contract) Federal Vaccine Injury & Countermeasures Programs

Location: Remote (occasional travel to U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. may be required)

Employer: PsyPhyCare, a division of Business Staffing of America, Inc.

Contracting Agency: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

PsyPhyCare is seeking Medical Case Reviewers to support the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) and the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP) under a federal agreement with HRSA. These programs provide compensation for individuals who suffer vaccine- or countermeasure-related injuries.

As a Medical Case Reviewer, you will analyze petitions, medical records, and expert testimony to provide impartial, evidence-based recommendations used in litigation before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. This is a remote, contract-based opportunity with highly competitive hourly compensation.

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  Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP): A federal no-fault system created in 1986 that compensates individuals who experience adverse effects from covered vaccines. Petitions are filed with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

  
  


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  Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP): Provides benefits for injuries or deaths resulting from pandemic, epidemic, or national security-related countermeasures (e.g., COVID-19 vaccines, antivirals, emergency use countermeasures).

  
  


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  These programs help ensure fairness and consistency in vaccine-related injury compensation, and your reviews directly support DOJ attorneys and federal judges in making determinations.

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  Review medical case files including petitions, medical records, affidavits, depositions, and supporting documentation.

  
  


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  Assess adequacy of information and likelihood of vaccine causation using medical principles and literature.

  
  


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  Prepare written reports and recommendations for HRSA and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

  
  


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  Consult with Medical Experts, Team Leads, and DOJ attorneys as needed.

  
  


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  Participate in panel discussions and case presentations to reach consensus on recommendations.

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with federal records management, HIPAA, and HRSA confidentiality standards.

  
  


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  If required, provide testimony in legal proceedings (travel reimbursed under Federal Travel Regulations).

  
  

For MD/DO Medical Case Reviewers:

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  Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution.

  
  


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  Active, full, and unrestricted U.S. medical license.

  
  


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  At least 5 years of experience in clinical practice or case review related to vaccine administration or injury.

  
  


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  Strong writing and analytical skills.

  
  

For PhD/Advanced Degree Reviewers:

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  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a relevant biomedical or clinical discipline OR advanced degree (e.g., NP, PA, RN).

  
  


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  At least 3 years of experience conducting medical case reviews/evaluations.

  
  


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  Proficiency in medical research, literature analysis, and report writing.

  
  

Preferred Specialties: Pediatrics, Immunology, Neurology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Epidemiology, Rheumatology, and related fields.

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  You’ll handle sensitive personal health information (PHI/PII) and must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)



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  Case materials must be stored securely and destroyed within 30 days after closure, per HRSA guidance.

  
  


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  Reviewers cannot simultaneously work on behalf of claimants in these programs (conflict of interest rules).