Why This Role Stands Out
This independent contractor role offers flexible, case-based assignments in Audiology, allowing you to leverage your expertise in Independent Medical Examinations and Peer Reviews to supplement your income and expand your credentials as an expert witness. You will thrive in this position if you possess a Texas medical license, state certification in Audiology, and are AMA 6th Edition Certified, enjoying the opportunity to enhance your industry knowledge with valuable medical necessity and utilization review experience. Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity in Houston, Texas!
Quick Overview
Job Description
We are expanding our physician panel for Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) cases and are seeking experienced Audiologists to perform:
- Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
- Peer Reviews
- Or both
Primary demand is within a 50-mile range of Houston, Texas, particularly in Audiology.
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
- Active, unrestricted Texas medical license
- State certification (ABA) in Audiology
- 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
- 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
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