On todayâs episode, weâre exploring an exciting and often overlooked side gig that can bring in significant income, from $10,000 to $20,000 or more per month. Dr. Tom Davis, a family physician who transitioned to working as an independent contractor for the Social Security Administration, shares how this side gig has been rewarding both financially and professionally, how it works, the qualifications required, and how he personally has been able to make over $50,000 in a single month through disability reviews. If youâre looking for flexible, well-paying work that you can do from anywhere, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
In this episode weâre talking about:
- What working as an independent contractor for Social Security disability reviews entails.
- How Dr. Davis built a successful side gig while traveling in an RV and doing telemedicine.
- The steps to get started, including qualifications and training requirements.
- Insights into the types of cases reviewed and how to assess disability claims.
- The financial potential of disability determinations, with real-life examples of income.
- Challenges in the onboarding process and tips for navigating the system.
- Tips for efficiency and maximizing income while working as an independent contractor.
Links for this episode:
nonclinicalcareersummit.com – You can purchase lifetime access to this summit of 12 talks one of which is on SSA Determinations by Dr. Tom Davis
Mark Stinnett mstinnett@medstafflt.com – Contact at Medstaff if you are interested in doing disability determinations for SSA.
How To Fail At Almost Everything And Still Win Big by Scott Adams – Recommended by Dr. Tom Davis
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Great interview! Thank you for all the details!
When you say 10k per month in revenue, how many cases or hours of work does that mean? Can it be done as a side gig ?
Hi there! I am so glad you found the interview valuable. Yes, this work can be done as a side gig. Dr. Davis shared that he typically earns $300 to $500 per hour for Social Security Administration (SSA) disability reviews. He explained that physicians working part-time or on a flexible basis can generate around $300 an hour, while those who work in dedicated blocks of time can earn up to $500 or more per hour. Dr. Davis mentioned that he often schedules his work to bring in $20,000 to $24,000 a month.
In terms of time, Dr. Davis averages 10 minutes per claim, although more complex cases can take up to 20 minutesâ. This efficiency allows him to handle five to six claims per hour, depending on the case complexityâ. I must add that Dr. Davis is very fast and efficient, so someone starting out is going to be slower and may or may not match his productivity and income levels.
Another great episode! Thank you Heather, thank you Tom for being so clear on what this type of work entails, application process, compensation and all!
Thank you so much Dr. Modupe!! You are such a loyal listener and supporter of the podcast. I appreciate you very much and agree with you that Dr. Tom Davis did a fantastic job describing the SSA disability review work.