Perform in-person independent medical examinations and peer reviews for Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act cases, with a primary focus on psychiatry. Work is case-based and advisory only, with no treatment relationship established.
The role also involves reviewing medical records, producing detailed written reports, and maintaining documentation that meets LHWCA requirements. This is an independent contractor opportunity with flexible scheduling and support for streamlined case preparation and report processing.
Key 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
- Manage case timelines independently
Required
- Active, unrestricted Texas medical license
- Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry
- AMA 6th Edition certification, or willingness to become certified
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills
Preferred
- Prior Longshore IME and/or peer review experience
- Experience performing 30+ Longshore IMEs and/or peer reviews
- Prior work with TPAs, insurance carriers, employers, or IME vendors
- Multi-state Longshore case experience
Benefits & Perks
- Independent contractor arrangement with flexible, case-based assignments
- Opportunity for supplemental income
- Predictable work hours based on schedule availability
- No treatment responsibilities and no doctor-patient relationship
- Transcription services provided at no cost
- Fully prepped cases and streamlined case flow
- User-friendly work portal