Longshore IME & Peer Review - Orthopedic Surgery Physicians
About The Position
We are expanding our physician panel for Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) cases and are seeking experienced Orthopedic Surgeons to perform Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) and/or Peer Reviews. The primary demand is within a 50-mile range of Lake Charles, Louisiana, particularly in Orthopedic Surgery. This is an independent contractor opportunity offering flexible, case-based assignments. No doctor/patient relationship is established, and no treatment is provided; these are advisory-only opinions. This role offers supplemental income, schedule flexibility, enhanced industry expertise, and expanded credentials as an expert in Independent Medical Exams.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Louisiana state medical license
- US Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Must be AMA 6th Edition Certified (or willing to become certified)
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills
- Ability to manage case timelines independently
Nice To Haves
- Prior Longshore IME and/or Peer Review experience
- Experience performing 30+ Longshore IMEs and/or Peer Reviews
- Prior work with third-party administrators (TPAs), insurance carriers, employers, or IME vendors
- Multi-state Longshore case experience
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-person, objective, defensible IMEs for Longshore cases
- Perform comprehensive peer reviews of medical records
- Provide detailed, timely written reports
- Maintain compliance with LHWCA standards and documentation requirements
Benefits
- Opportunity for supplemental income
- Schedule flexibility
- Predictable work hours
- Fully prepped cases
- Streamlined case flow
- Transcription services at no cost
- User-friendly work portal
- Enhanced industry expertise
- Expanded credentials as an expert in Independent Medical Exams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
