Longshore IME & Peer Review Physicians (Independent Contractor)

Overview

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, Neurology, 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 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

Qualifications

- Active, unrestricted medical license (TX, LA, CA preferred; additional states welcome)

- Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedics, Neurology, Psychiatry, or related specialty

- Prior Longshore IME and/or Peer Review experience strongly preferred

- 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

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