California Licensed Orthopedic Hand Reviewer

A company is looking for a Board Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgery Physician Reviewer with a California License.Key ResponsibilitiesEvaluate medical necessity of treatment requests in accordance with established guidelinesProvide written determinations articulating rationale for case reviewsUtilize evidence-based guidelines to assess disputes arising from workers' compensation treatment requestsRequired QualificationsCurrent, unrestricted California Medical LicenseBoard Certified in Orthopedic Surgery - HandActive practice in the fieldExperience with the California Independent Medical Review (IMR) process is preferred but not requiredExpertise in Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) and Official Disability Guidelines (ODG)