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 Learn More!