Medical Legal QME/AME Report Writer - Workers' Compensation

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Medical-Legal QME/AME Report Writer to support our Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury practice. The ideal candidate has prior experience synthesizing complex medical records and evaluation findings into clear, comprehensive, and legally compliant medical-legal draft reports adhering to AMA Guides and statutory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Report Drafting: Draft thorough, high-quality QME, AME, and IME reports based on clinical findings, patient histories, and physician notes.
• Medical Record Synthesis: Review, organize, and summarize voluminous medical records, diagnostic test results, and prior treatment histories into clear chronological summaries.
• Rating & Statutory Compliance: Ensure proper application of the AMA Guides (5th Edition) for Whole Person Impairment (WPI) calculations, causation analysis, and legal apportionment standards.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate closely with evaluating physicians to ensure all reports meet standards for substantial medical evidence and strict statutory filing deadlines.

Requirements

Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience drafting California QME/AME medical-legal reports for a medical group, QME practice management firm, or consulting firm.

Technical Expertise: Strong mastery of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (5th Edition), California Workers' Compensation terminology, and medical-legal reporting guidelines.

Skills: Exceptional medical writing and editing skills, acute attention to detail, and the ability to accurately translate complex clinical findings into structured reports.

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, 8:00am-5:00pm PST.

Originally posted on Himalayas