Conduct in-person psychiatric independent medical examinations and peer reviews for Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act cases, focusing on objective, defensible opinions and detailed written reports. Work is case-based and advisory-only, with assignments centered on medical record review, compliance with documentation standards, and timely turnaround. The role offers flexible scheduling and may be a fit for psychiatrists looking to add supplemental, independent contractor work.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-person IMEs for Longshore cases and provide objective, defensible opinions.
- Perform comprehensive peer reviews of medical records.
- Prepare detailed, timely written reports.
- Maintain compliance with LHWCA standards and documentation requirements.
- Manage case timelines independently.
- Collaborate within a case-based workflow using a prepped case process and work portal.
Required
- Active, unrestricted Texas medical license.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.
- AMA 6th Edition certified, or willing 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 opportunity with supplemental income potential.
- Flexible schedule and predictable work hours based on availability.
- No doctor/patient relationship and no treatment responsibilities.
- Fully prepped cases and streamlined case flow.
- Transcription services provided at no cost.
- User-friendly work portal.
- Opportunity to build expertise in IMEs and utilization review/management.