Independent Medical Evaluation

Job description

An "IME physician," or Independent Medical Examiner, is a licensed doctor who conducts medical evaluations on individuals, typically at the request of insurance companies, employers, or lawyers, to provide an objective assessment of a patient's condition, usually regarding a disputed injury or disability claim, without forming a traditional doctor-patient relationship, and then produces a detailed report outlining their findings and opinions on the case; their primary responsibility is to evaluate the extent of an injury and assess whether a person is able to return to work or perform certain activities, not to provide ongoing treatment.

*Specialties Needed*
Orthopedic Surgery
Neurology
Pain Management/ Pain/PMR Pain/Anesthesia
Internal Medicine
Psychiatry

*Requirement*
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
Board certification in relevant specialty preferred.
Valid medical license to practice in the state of employment.
Previous experience in a clinical setting is highly desirable.

*Responsibilities*
Reviewing medical records: Thoroughly examining the patient's medical history, treatment plans, and imaging results provided by their treating physician.

Conducting a physical examination: Performing a focused physical exam relevant to the disputed injury or condition, including range of motion tests, strength assessments, and functional evaluations.
Asking specific questions: Obtaining detailed information about the patient's symptoms, work history, and activities of daily living to understand the impact of the injury.

Providing an impartial opinion: Formulating a medical opinion based on their examination findings, not necessarily aligning with the treating physician's diagnosis, and addressing specific questions posed by the requesting party.

Writing a comprehensive report: Creating a detailed report outlining the examination findings, diagnosis, functional limitations, and conclusions regarding the patient's medical condition and ability to work. The company provides a team that will help to complete reports.

No ongoing care: They do not provide ongoing treatment or manage the patient's care after the IME.

The IME will review medical records and often examine the examinee. Then do a case review and write a report, and perhaps testify at a deposition or trial or hearing. The company provides a team that will help to review records.

Peer Review - An IME peer review serves as a critical tool to ensure that medical treatments are necessary, appropriate, and in line with established medical standards, all without the need for a direct patient examination.

The physician can live out of state and come in on weeks they are scheduled for a session. Accommodations provided. Offices are located in NYC, Long Island, and the Upstate NY region.
Job Type: Contract
Work Location: In person

• * Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs): Objective evaluations conducted by credentialed experts to assess medical conditions for workers compensation, disability, and liability cases.
• * Expert Witness Services: Access to highly qualified medical professionals for testimony in legal proceedings.
• * Peer Reviews: Thorough assessments of medical records to determine the necessity and appropriateness of treatments.