Physician Reviewer - Texas Counter Affidavit Work (Orthopedic Surgery)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews all medical records and addresses each question posed by the client utilizing client-specific criteria or other nationally recognized evidence-based criteria
• Ensures that the rationale for the determination is clear, concise, and contains adequate supporting documentation to substantiate the decision
• Identifies, critiques, and utilizes current criteria and resources such as national, state, and professional association guidelines and peer-reviewed literature that support sound and objective decision-making and rationales in reviews
• Provides copies of any criteria utilized in a review with the report in a timely manner
• Returns cases on or before the due date and time
• Maintains proper credentialing and state licenses and any special certifications or requirements necessary to perform the job (TX license is Required)
• Attends all required orientation and training
• Performs other duties as assigned including identifying and responding to quality assurance issues, complaints, regulatory issues, depositions, court appearances, or audits

Qualifications

• Orthopedic Surgeon in the Dallas or Houston area
• Hold a TX License
• Testimony/deposition/counter affidavit work experience
• Access to a TX notary or be readily available for online notaries

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent benefits package
• A competitive salary
• Apple equipment and media stipend is provided for remote work space

Pay

Compensation is based on a per-case basis as a 1099 independent contractor.

Schedule

Telework opportunity with customizable schedule and caseload within the week while maintaining client-mandated turnaround times.