Orthopedic Surgeon- Independent Medical Evaluator

Position Overview

As an Independent Medical Evaluator (IME) with MMRO, you will provide impartial medical assessments that help guide accurate and defensible benefit and disability decisions. You will leverage your clinical training and specialty expertise to interpret medical evidence, assess functional impact, and deliver clear, well-reasoned medical opinions.

This is an independent contractor role with flexible scheduling and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a process that impacts claimants, employers, and insurers across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Coverage of 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.
• Prepare well-structured medical reports that clearly communicate clinical reasoning and conclusions.
• Maintain thorough, evidence-based reports 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Flexible scheduling—accept assignments based on your availability.