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Independent Medical Evaluator (IME) - Ophthalmologist

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Job Description

Job Title: Independent Medical Evaluator (IME) - Ophthalmologist

Location: Ohio (various locations around Ohio are needed)

We are seeking a board-certified Ophthalmologist (M.D. or D.O.) to join our team as an Independent Medical Evaluator.

This role offers an ideal opportunity for clinicians seeking to transition or expand their practice into Independent Medical Evaluations, while receiving the support needed for a balanced lifestyle.

Job Description

As an IME Provider, you will conduct impartial comprehensive medical evaluations, assess permanent partial impairment, and author objective narrative reports to support claim adjudication and case management. While some specialized onboarding is provided, relevant clinical experience and a strong willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough medical evaluations and assessments in accordance with Ohio BWC guidelines and regulations.
  • Perform Permanent Partial Impairment Ratings accurately and objectively using the 5th Edition AMA Guidelines.
  • Document findings and provide clear, concise reports within established timelines.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the highest level of service to our clients.
  • Maintain compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities.
  • Represent the company with professionalism and integrity in all interactions.
  • To apply, please contact Tina Grenig at 440-575-0124 or tgrenig@mrgexams.com.

Company Overview

MRG Exams is a full-service provider of independent medical examinations and disability evaluations. With nearly 30 years of experience and more than 5 million exams performed across all 50 states, we deliver the consistency, quality, and turnaround times our clients appreciate and the support our providers depend on.

In Ohio, MRG Exams is a leading provider of Independent Medical Evaluations (IME) and Permanent Partial Impairment Ratings (PPIR) services for the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC), third-party administrators, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), and employers.

We stand out for the way we support our medical evaluators and our clients. We do the back-end work so you can focus on the evaluation.

Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity with MRG Exams. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Qualifications

  • Board-certified Ophthalmologist (MD or DO).
  • Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of Ohio or a state contiguous to Ohio.
  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
  • Prior experience with IME/impairment rating exams preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

OphthalmologyIndependent Medical EvaluationMedical ReportingClinical AssessmentMedical Documentation

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Independent Medical Evaluator (IME) - Ophthalmologist at MRG Exams a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Ophthalmology — ranked against 126 active Ophthalmology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Ophthalmology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 126 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.