We are expanding our physician panel for Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) cases and are seeking experienced Orthopedic Surgeons to perform: • Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) • Peer Reviews • Or both Primary demand is within a 50-mile range of Lake Charles, Louisiana, particularly in Orthopedic Surgery. 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 Requirements • Active, unrestricted Louisiana state medical license • US Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery • 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 Benefits • 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