Physicians for Utah Labor Commission

The Utah Labor Commission is seeking qualified physicians to serve on medical panels for workers' compensation benefit evaluations. This procurement opportunity is open from September 21, 2021, through September 30, 2031, and targets generalist and specialist physicians, as well as physician assistants. The primary objective is to establish a pool of medical professionals who will examine injured workers and provide medical assessments for workers' compensation claims. Interested physicians must submit a comprehensive resume and cover letter directly to M. Alex Natt at mnatt@utah.gov. The solicitation requires candidates to be prepared to participate in two-person medical panels, with the flexibility to take on as many or as few cases as they choose. Physicians will be responsible for conducting medical examinations and providing professional medical opinions to support workers' compensation benefit determinations. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, qualifications and professional expertise will likely be key considerations for selection.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified physicians without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractual arrangements. The documents do not specify a precise budget range or individual case compensation, though the Labor Commission indicates that compensation details will be provided upon request to interested candidates. This opportunity seems designed to create a flexible, ongoing roster of medical professionals who can be called upon to serve on medical panels as needed. The extended solicitation period of ten years suggests the Labor Commission is seeking to establish a long-term, adaptable panel of medical experts. Interested physicians should be prepared to provide comprehensive professional credentials and demonstrate the ability to conduct thorough medical evaluations in the context of workers' compensation claims.