Provide in-person independent medical examinations and peer reviews for Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act cases, with a primary focus on psychiatry and objective, defensible written opinions. Work is case-based and advisory only, without treatment or an ongoing doctor-patient relationship.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-person 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
- Use a case-based workflow to deliver objective, defensible opinions
Required
- Active, unrestricted Texas medical license
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry
- AMA 6th Edition certification, or willingness to obtain it
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage case timelines
Preferred
- Prior Longshore IME and/or peer review experience
- Experience completing 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 opportunity
- Flexible, schedule-based case assignments
- Opportunity for supplemental income
- No treatment or doctor-patient relationship established
- Fully prepped cases and streamlined case flow
- Transcription services provided at no cost
- User-friendly work portal