Medical Legal P&S Report Reviewer - Workers' Compensation

We are seeking a detail-oriented Virtual Med-Legal P&S Report Reviewer to support a physician specializing in California Workers’ Compensation. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing, quality-assuring, and editing Permanent & Stationary (P&S) and supplemental reports to ensure they are complete, internally consistent, accurately documented, and ready for final physician sign-off.

Key Responsibilities

P&S & Supplemental Report QA (Primary):

• Verify demographics, claim details, dates of injury, and body parts across report sections.

• Cross-check injury history, objective exam findings, diagnoses, and narrative descriptions for internal consistency.

• Review supplemental reports to ensure they address new medical records, questions, or legal issues.

• Identify and flag missing, conflicting, or incomplete report sections prior to finalization.

• Proofread medical terminology, spelling, grammar, and ensure adherence to physician formatting templates. WC Med-Legal Content Auditing:

• Review core components of P&S reports, including P&S/MMI status, mechanism of injury, accepted vs. disputed body parts, subjective/objective findings, diagnoses, WPI, apportionment, work restrictions, and future medical care.

• Ensure Whole Person Impairment (WPI) and apportionment entries are clearly documented and consistent. Medical Records Review & Case Prep:

• Prepare case fact sheets prior to upcoming examinations.

• Compare report statements against supporting clinical records (dates, treatment history, diagnostics).

• Track and request missing medical records, maintain report templates/checklists, and document required corrections.

Requirements

• Direct experience reviewing or editing Workers' Compensation med-legal reports (P&S, MMI, or impairment reports from any state).

• Strong command of WC terminology, including P&S/MMI, WPI, apportionment, causation, work restrictions, and future medical care.

• Working knowledge of the AMA Guides (5th Edition preferred).

• Proven track record in clinical documentation review and medical records comparison.

• Exceptional written English, medical proofreading skills, attention to detail, and independence.

• Please note that this is a full-time contractor position (40 hours per week) with a starting pay rate of $6 per hour depending on skillset and experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm PST.