Seeking Experienced Orthopedic Surgeons for Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME)

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced, licensed Orthopedic Surgeons to join our team as Independent Medical Evaluators for workers’ compensation cases. In this role, you will apply your expertise in musculoskeletal diagnosis, injury assessment, and functional evaluation to perform comprehensive med-legal examinations and generate objective, evidence-based reports — with no treatment, surgery, procedures, prescribing, or long-term patient management.

As an independent contractor, you maintain complete control over your schedule. You may choose to perform evaluations on weekends or outside your primary surgical/clinic hours, allowing you to supplement your income without interfering with your existing practice. With access to over 300 evaluation sites across California, you can select the locations and caseload that align best with your availability and convenience.

This is an excellent opportunity for Orthopedic Surgeons seeking flexible, high-value work that leverages their diagnostic and assessment expertise without the demands of ongoing patient care or surgical duties.

Position Highlights

• Ultimate Flexibility As an independent contractor, you determine your own workload. Many physicians choose to perform evaluations on weekends or outside clinic hours to avoid interfering with their primary practice. You select when and where you work — with over 300 evaluation sites across California, convenience and autonomy are built in.

• Evaluation-Focused Role (No Treatment) These are non-treatment medical evaluations for workers’ compensation cases. You will focus on comprehensive assessments, objective documentation, and report writing. No prescribing, follow-up visits, or ongoing patient care.

• High Earning Potential Internal Medicine physicians typically earn $1,000–$3,000 per hour, depending on caseload and evaluation type. This is an excellent opportunity to supplement your income with flexible, high-value work — without the demands of traditional practice settings.

Enjoy a rewarding role that offers unmatched flexibility and significant earning potential in the med-legal evaluation field. Tailor your work to fit your lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough and impartial medical evaluations for workers' compensation cases.

• Focus on detailed assessments rather than treatment.

• Create your own schedule to work around your primary practice or personal commitments.

• Choose from over 300 evaluation sites across California, providing flexibility in location.

Requirements:

• A valid California Medical License is required.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Professionalism and a strong attention to detail in medical evaluations.

Job Type:

• Part-time, flexible hours to suit your availability.

• Independent Contractor (no direct employment relationship).

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $2,000.00 - $6,000.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road