PM&R - Independent Medical Evaluator

About This Role

Provide impartial medical assessments as an Independent Medical Evaluator, guiding accurate disability and benefit decisions by leveraging clinical expertise and interpreting medical evidence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent medical evaluations and/or chart reviews in alignment with state regulations, MMRO standards, and clinical best practices.
• Review medical records, diagnostic data, and treatment histories to render objective and defensible conclusions.
• Perform in-person examinations when required and assess functional limitations, causation, and impairment using established guidelines.
• Produce well-structured medical reports that clearly communicate clinical reasoning and conclusions.
• Ensure reports are thorough, evidence-based, and submitted within required timeframes.
• Document findings in a manner that supports transparency, regulatory compliance, and high-quality decision-making.
• Maintain impartiality, adhere to ethical standards, and avoid conflicts of interest.
• Comply with applicable licensing requirements, QME regulations (if relevant), and MMRO quality expectations.
• Communicate with MMRO’s Panel Health Program and case teams to clarify questions or provide medical insight when needed.

Requirements

• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license
• Board certification in your specialty
• Minimum of 3-5 years of post-training clinical experience
• Strong analytical and written communication skills
• Commitment to objective, evidence-based medical assessment

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Minimum of 3-5 years of post-training clinical experience.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with IMEs, QMEs, disability determination, or peer review
• Familiarity with the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (where applicable)
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation systems, disability programs, or functional assessment models
• Experience preparing medicolegal or administrative reports

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