Senior Medical Writer jobs

About Q Medical
Q Medical is dedicated to delivering the highest quality independent medical assessments to the legal community. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Report Reviewer specializing in Catastrophic Impairment (CAT) determinations and medico-legal reports to join our team.

Job Objective
The primary responsibility of this role is to review and finalize complex medico-legal reports and Catastrophic Impairment (CAT) assessments under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). The reviewer ensures accuracy, consistency, and compliance with the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (4th and 6th editions), while maintaining Q Medical’s quality and formatting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and edit medico-legal and CAT reports for clarity, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
• Identify and highlight content inconsistencies, omissions, or areas requiring clarification across multi-disciplinary reports.
• Verify the accuracy of impairment ratings and ensure alignment with AMA Guides (4th and 6th editions).
• Cross-check factual details against file documentation.
• Provide clear recommendations to expedite additional investigations or assessments where required.
• Prepare final Word and PDF versions of reports, including document lists.
• Collaborate with internal team members and communicate with referral sources as necessary.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with Q Medical standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3–5 years of professional experience reviewing, proofreading, and editing reports and documents.
• Experience in the healthcare industry, particularly with medical or medico-legal reports, is an asset.
• Excellent English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify inconsistencies, cross-reference documentation, and verify accuracy.
• Understanding of medical terminology and medico-legal report standards.
• Familiarity with medical documentation guidelines and relevant publications, including the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including Track Changes and document formatting.

Reporting To: Director of Operations

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $67,000.00-$72,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• How many years of professional experience do you have reviewing, proofreading, and editing reports and documents?
• How many years of experience do you have working with medical or medico-legal reports?
• Are you familiar with the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment?

Work Location: In person