Longshore IME & Peer Review - Orthopedic Surgery Physicians
LocationLake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Work modeon-site
Typecontract
DepartmentNetworking- Physician Recruitment
Company size201+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen4d ago
About the role
We are expanding our physician panel for Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) cases and are seeking experienced Orthopedic Surgeons to perform:
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Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
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Peer Reviews
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Or both
Primary demand is within a 50-mile range of Lake Charles, Louisiana, particularly in Orthopedic Surgery.
This is an independent contractor opportunity offering flexible, case-based assignments.
Responsibilities
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Conduct in-person, objective, defensible IMEs for Longshore cases
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Perform comprehensive peer reviews of medical records
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Provide detailed, timely written reports
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Maintain compliance with LHWCA standards and documentation requirements
Requirements
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Active, unrestricted Louisiana state medical license
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US Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
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Must be AMA 6th Edition Certified (or willing to become certified)
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Prior Longshore IME and/or Peer Review experience strongly preferred but not required