Merx #2026-11-Q

WorkplaceNL Solicits Physicians for Permanent Functional Impairment (PFI) Assessment Services

WorkplaceNL is seeking qualified physicians to provide Permanent Functional Impairment (PFI) assessment services for injured workers across Newfoundland and Labrador. - Government Buyer: - Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission (WorkplaceNL) - Office: Director of Health Care Services - Services Requested: - Permanent Functional Impairment (PFI) assessments for injured workers - Includes file review, physical examination per ABIME standards, reporting in WorkplaceNL's format, and communication with injured workers - Timely scheduling (within 15 working days of referral) and addendum reporting as required - Mandatory Requirements: - Physicians must be licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador - Membership in the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association - Certification by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME) in the most recent edition of the Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, or intent to obtain - Facilities must be wheelchair accessible, with free parking, accessible entrances, reception, examining rooms, and washrooms - Contract Details: - Three-year term with an option to extend for two additional years - Fee of $600 per assessment (includes review, assessment, and reporting) - Rotational referral assignment; volume not guaranteed - Service Regions: - Avalon Peninsula (A & B), Burin Peninsula, Clarenville, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor (A & B), Labrador, Northern Peninsula, Trinity Conception, Western Newfoundland (A & B) - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with accessibility standards for facilities - Adherence to WorkplaceNL's reporting format and timelines - Rotational assignment of referrals

Description

WorkplaceNL is seeking to establish a list of qualified physicians to conduct Permanent Functional Impairment (PFI) assessments of injured workers across various geographic regions in Newfoundland and Labrador. The contract term is three years with an option to extend for two additional years. Qualified applicants must meet mandatory criteria including certification and facility requirements. The service involves conducting assessments, reporting, and working with WorkplaceNL to facilitate injured workers' care and compensation.

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