Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) - Orthopedic Physician - Part Time

MDpanel; California; Hybrid; CAD 170,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Full administrative support

MDpanel University training

Physician mentorship program

Professional development assistance

Job summary

MDpanel is seeking board-certified physicians to perform QME evaluations within California Workers' Compensation. You provide clinical expertise while MDpanel handles scheduling, case coordination, compliance, billing, transcription, and record management.

Evaluations occur at 350+ in-office exam sites in California, with optional remote assessments. The company offers MDpanel University training, mentorship, ongoing education, and strong administrative support to optimize your practice.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible.
• Active, unrestricted California medical license.
• QME certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person and remote medical-legal evaluations for Workers' Compensation cases.
• Prepare and deliver final reports with high-quality documentation.

Skills

Board-certified

Board-eligible

Active California medical license

QME certification

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

MDpanel is looking for board-certified physicians who want to supplement their current practice by performing QME evaluations within California Workers' Compensation. You bring the clinical expertise and judgment - we handle everything else.

You will conduct in-person and remote medical-legal evaluations for Workers' Compensation cases. MDpanel handles your scheduling, case coordination, DWC compliance, billing, collections, transcription, and record management.

Evaluations are in-office at one of our 350+ exam sites - the largest network of med-legal evaluation locations in California.

What We Handle

• Case Coordination - Scheduling, logistics, and management of cases
• Compliance - DWC regulatory adherence, record review, transcription, delivery of your final report
• Billing & Collections - Full revenue cycle management for maximum, timely reimbursement
• Practice Operations - Strategic guidance and operational optimization of your QME practice

Training & Development

Whether you're new to med-legal work or looking to sharpen your practice, MDpanel University - our industry-leading education platform - gives you the foundation and ongoing development to do this work at the highest level.

• MDpanel University - Comprehensive training covering report writing, QME procedures, DWC regulations, and med-legal best practices
• Mentorship - Direct access to experienced QME physicians who've built successful med-legal practices
• Ongoing Learning - Continuing education, case review sessions, and resources to keep your skills current as regulations evolve

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible
• Active, unrestricted California medical license
• QME certification (or willingness to obtain - we invest in getting you there)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in clinical documentation

Benefits

• Flexible schedule - you choose your days and hours
• Full administrative and operational support
• MDpanel University training and continuing education
• Physician mentorship program
• Professional development assistance