About The Role

We are expanding our physician panel for Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) cases and are seeking experienced Psychiatrists to perform:

Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
Peer Reviews
Or both

Primary demand is within a 50-mile range of Houston, Texas, particularly in Psychiatry.
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
US Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry
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