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

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
• Generous referral program providing ongoing passive income

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