What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic or Neurosurgical Spine Surgeon for Forensic Evaluations position at Orthopedic Spine & Injury Center?
OSIC is actively recruiting a Spine‑Focused Physician (Orthopedic Spine, General Orthopedic or Neurosurgeon) to support our rapidly expanding injury‑medicine practice. This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact role ideal for a surgeon who wants to leverage their spine expertise in a balanced clinical and forensic practice without the demands of a traditional surgical schedule.
The Spine Specialist will perform clinical evaluations, injury causation analysis, and forensic case review for patients involved in accidents. You will provide clear, defensible medical opinions to attorneys, claims professionals, and care teams while maintaining the highest standards of clinical integrity.
Role and Responsibilities
- Injury Evaluation: Assess patients with accident‑related orthopedic injuries.
- Forensic Case Review: Provide objective opinions on injury causation, treatment needs, and case progression.
- Medical Reporting: Prepare clear, concise documentation for clinical and medicolegal use.
- Attorney & Claims Communication: Answer questions, clarify findings, and support case understanding.
- Imaging Interpretation: Review and interpret relevant imaging studies.
- Collaborative Care: Work with internal providers and external partners to support coordinated patient care.
- Ensure adherence to clinical, regulatory, and HIPAA standards
Qualifications
- MD or DO with strong experience treating spine and orthopedic conditions
- Experience with IMEs, causation opinions, or medicolegal reporting is beneficial, but we can facilitate relevant training
- Strong Communication Skills
- Ability to explain complex findings to non‑clinical audiences
- Professional Documentation
- Comfortable producing clear, defensible written reports
- Prior telehealth experience demonstrating ability to deliver high-quality remote patient care effectively
- Comfort with healthcare technology and EHR systems
- Active practice or retired Board Certified Physicians
Location
- Travel to Seattle, Salt Lake City, Portland and Boise . Travel expenses paid by OSIC
We are a well-established multi-specialty clinic treating patients injured in accidents. We have dozens of specialists providing comprehensive and coordinated care for accident victims. OSIC provides imaging, diagnosis, and treatment to include both non-surgical and surgical care. The clinic is privately owned and operated. This role blends clinical evaluations with forensic case review, supporting patients, attorneys, and claims professionals with clear, objective medical insight.
OSIC is a leading multispecialty practice providing coordinated care for accident-related injuries across Utah, Washington, and Idaho, with expansion into Oregon underway.
We provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, including both non-surgical and surgical care.
Compensation: Highly competitive and remunerative payment, details upon request.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salt Lake City, UT 84121