Pain Management Physician Reviewer (Remote)

Pain Medicine 9.4 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsContract

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

About MMRO

Managed Medical Review Organization (MMRO) is a nationally recognized, URAC-accredited Independent Review Organization (IRO) specializing in objective, evidence-based medical peer reviews and disability evaluations. For more than 30 years, MMRO has partnered with government agencies, health plans, employers, and disability systems across the United States to deliver high-quality, clinically sound, and impartial medical reviews.

Our mission is to support fair and accurate healthcare and disability-related decisions by leveraging the expertise of experienced practicing physicians. MMRO is committed to integrity, clinical excellence, quality assurance, and timely service, providing an environment where physician expertise directly impacts important healthcare determinations.

We are currently seeking Board-Certified Pain Medicine, to join our nationwide network of independent Physician Reviewers.

Position Overview

As an Independent Physician Reviewer, you will perform objective medical record reviews and provide evidence-based opinions regarding diagnosis, treatment, disability, impairment, and medical necessity questions. Reviews are conducted remotely and do not require direct patient interaction.

This role is ideal for physicians seeking flexible consulting opportunities that allow them to apply their clinical expertise while maintaining control over their schedule and workload.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough, unbiased medical chart reviews in accordance with accepted clinical standards and evidence-based guidelines.

  • Analyze medical records and supporting documentation to formulate clear, well-reasoned clinical opinions.
  • Prepare concise, accurate, and defensible written reports that clearly support review determinations.
  • Complete reviews in accordance with MMRO's quality standards and established turnaround times.
  • Utilize MMRO review templates and ensure all required elements are addressed completely and accurately.
  • Maintain professionalism, objectivity, and confidentiality throughout the review process.
  • Respond promptly to communications from MMRO clinical and operations staff.
  • Participate in required reviewer orientation and ongoing training activities.
  • Incorporate quality feedback provided by MMRO's Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, and clinical team.
  • Support continuous quality improvement initiatives through constructive suggestions and collaboration.

Qualifications

Required

Current, unrestricted M.D. or D.O. license to practice medicine in the United States.

  • Active Oklahoma state medical license.
  • Board Certification through an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) recognized specialty board.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of full-time equivalent clinical practice providing direct patient care.
  • Active clinical experience within the past three (3) years.
  • Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet established review deadlines consistently.

Preferred

Prior experience performing peer reviews, independent medical reviews, disability evaluations, utilization review, or expert medical opinions.

Why Partner with MMRO?

  • 100% remote independent contractor opportunity
  • Flexible scheduling with the ability to accept cases based on your availability
  • No patient appointments, call coverage, or administrative practice responsibilities
  • Competitive per-case compensation
  • Opportunities to review cases aligned with your specialty expertise
  • Dedicated clinical and operational support team
  • Work with a respected, URAC-accredited organization committed to quality and clinical integrity
  • Make a meaningful impact on healthcare and disability-related decision-making nationwide

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical record reviewEvidence-based medicineClinical documentationPeer reviewDisability evaluationMedical necessity assessmentReport writing

Pain Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Pain Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 66% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Pain Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pain Management Physician Reviewer (Remote) at Managed Medical Review Organization a 9.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Pain Medicine — ranked against 139 active Pain Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 16 employers

Sign-on bonus
78%
401k / retirement match
61%
CME allowance
43%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
22%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 9.4
Among the best 10% of Pain Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 139 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • Remote
  • Includes weekends
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About Managed Medical Review Organization

Government Administration
Novi, MI
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Remote Work
No Call
No Weekends
No Nights