Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (MD or DO) - Remote Utilization Review - Contract (1099)

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Independent Review Organization is seeking Board-Certified physicians in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry for flexible, remote utilization reviews. This is an independent contractor position requiring minimal hours per week, ideal for professionals looking to contribute to patient care through expert evaluations while maintaining a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Covered under Errors and Omissions policy

Qualifications

• Must have an unrestricted medical license in Minnesota, New Mexico, Maryland, Texas or Virginia.
• Must have 5 years of patient care experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Must be a US Citizen or hold a Green Card.

Responsibilities

• Review prior authorizations for treatment by applying healthcare plan guidelines.
• Provide expert and unbiased assessments.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA/DOL and state regulations.

Skills

Patient care experience

Expert assessment

Unbiased evaluation

Education

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

Flexible Independent Contractor (1099) Opportunity

Current Unrestricted MINNESOTA, MARYLAND, NEW MEXICO, TEXAS or VIRGINIA Medical License Required

ABOUT MRIoA

Founded in 1983,Medical Review Institute of America (MRIoA)is a nationally recognized Independent Review Organization (IRO) specializing in technology-driven utilization management and clinical medical review solutions. We’re a leader in Peer and Utilization Reviews, known for excellence and continuous improvement.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking Board-Certified physicians in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to provide expert Utilization Reviews. This is a flexible, remote opportunity requiring just 1-2 hours per week.

• Review Prior Authorizations for treatment by applying nationally accepted medical and healthcare plan guidelines and provide expert, unbiased assessments while ensuring compliance with ERISA/DOL and state regulations.
• Flexibility – work as little as 1-2 hours per week (with no minimum requirement).Most cases take 30-60 minutes to complete.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Work remotely from anywhere in the US (Per HIPPA Regulations patient records cannot leave the US.)
• Covered under MRIoA’s Errors and Omissions policy
• Independent Contractor (1099) opportunity

• Must be an MD or DO
• Must be Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Must have 5 years of patient care experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Must have an unrestricted Minnesota, New Mexico, Maryland, Texas or Virginia state medical license
• Must be a US Citizen or hold a Green Card

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Information (California Residents Only):

• Sensitive Personal Info: MRIoA may collect sensitive personal info such as real name, nickname or alias, postal address, telephone number, email address, Social Security number, signature, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, driver’s license number, or state identification card number, and passport number.
• Data Access and Correction:Applicants can access their data and request corrections. For questions and/or requests to edit, delete, or correct data, please email the Medical Review Institute at [e-mail].

Work Environment:

Ability to sit at a desk,utilize a PC, telephone, and other basic office equipment is required. This role is designedto bea remote position (work-from-home).