Longshore IME & Peer Review Physicians

We are expanding our physician panel for Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) cases and are seeking experienced physicians to perform: - Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) - Peer Reviews - Or both Primary demand is in TX, LA, and CA , particularly in Orthopedics, Audiology, Otolaryngology, and Psychiatry. However, we welcome physicians in any specialty with prior Longshore experience. This is an independent contractor opportunity offering flexible, case-based assignments. 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 Requirements - Active, unrestricted medical license (TX, LA, CA preferred; additional states welcome) - US Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedics, Audiology, Otolaryngology, and Psychiatry, or related specialty - Must be AMA 6th Edition Certified (or willing to become certified) - Prior Longshore IME and/or Peer Review experience strongly preferred but not required - Strong analytical and report-writing skills - Ability to manage case timelines independently Preferred 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 Benefits - Opportunity for supplemental income - Schedule flexibility and predictable work hours-conduct exams and reviews based on your schedule availability - No doctor/patient relationship is established, and no treatment is provided. These are advisory-only opinions. - Enhanced industry expertise, strengthening your medical practice with medical necessity and utilization review/management expertise - Expanded credentials as an expert in Independent Medical Exams - Fully prepped cases, streamlined case flow, transcription services at no cost, and a user-friendly work portal Originally posted on Himalayas