Workers’ Compensation and Independent Medical Evaluations
IBJI understands the trauma of workplace injury and how it can impact the lives and livelihoods of employees. Our skilled workers’ compensation doctors specialize in restoring injured workers to full function.
We provide high-quality medical care and therapy to help injured workers recover and expert case management support.
Request an IME
Injured workers receive priority treatment at every IBJI location.
To schedule an independent medical evaluation (IME), call 877-385-8755 or email ibjiime@ibji.com.
If this is a medical emergency, dial 911 immediately or visit one of IBJI’s OrthoAccess Immediate Care locations.
A Notice to Injured Workers
IBJI’s workers’ compensation team provides physician and therapy visits, independent medical evaluations, and OrthoAccess immediate care treatments.
At your first visit, the doctor will review your medical history, perform a detailed examination, and evaluate diagnostic tests to determine the best course of treatment. Contact us with any questions regarding your specific care plan.
IBJI has one of the largest Illinois workers’ comp practices, with more than 100 doctors across multiple orthopedic specialties. Our specialists provide independent medical evaluations and offer industrial rehabilitation expertise.
Information for Injured Workers
Our Workers’ Compensation Philosophy
At IBJI, our doctors and healthcare professionals approach workers’ compensation patients the same way we do all our patients.
Injured workers receive superior orthopedic care based on evidence-based practices, and conservative treatment will always be the first option when appropriate.
We will never require injured workers to undergo excessive examinations, imaging, or treatments, and IBJI doesn’t dispense prescription medications in-house.
IBJI’s workers’ comp doctors strive to get employees back to safe work duty as soon as medically appropriate. Our collaborative care model fosters communication among healthcare providers for a more efficient, economical recovery.
IBJI Workers’ Comp Benefits
Convenient, Cost-Effective Diagnostics
IBJI’s advanced MRI and diagnostic imaging services often cost less than the same services at large health systems and hospitals. We offer imaging at most of our physician’s offices, making diagnostics easier to access and more convenient.
Affordable, Immediate Care at OrthoAccess
IBJI’s OrthoAccesss walk-in clinics offer exceptional immediate care for up to 80% less cost than the emergency room. The experienced workers’ compensation doctors at OrthoAccess provide same-day care for injuries that need immediate attention but don’t require emergency treatment, including cuts, breaks, sprains, muscle strains, and pain.
Collaborative Providers
At IBJI, we believe in a collaborative approach. Our workers’ comp doctors and therapists collaborate closely on patient care. The ability to consult, monitor, and alter a patient’s therapy as needed is a unique advantage that improves results and speeds up recovery.
Dedicated Workers’ Compensation Team
In addition to providing exceptional patient care, the workers’ compensation team at IBJI is dedicated to meeting the needs of case managers, employers, claims adjusters, and other involved parties.
Our staff provides:
- Complete and responsive documentation to keep all parties updated on progress and recovery.
- All doctor-dictated reports are provided within 24 hours (or faster for STAT requests).
- Same-day work status reports to update all parties on employee work restrictions or release to duty.
- Scheduling of appointments with workers’ comp doctors for injured workers.
- Verification of workers’ compensation benefits coverage.
- Progress reports, test results, and work status reports are submitted to nurse case managers, adjusters, and employers.
- Secure approval of tests and surgeries recommended by our doctors.
Independent Medical Evaluations
IBJI’s independent medical evaluation program offers clinical integrity, convenience, and service. Our workers’ compensation doctors handle independent medical evaluations, and our staff coordinates documentation flow and scheduling.
Medical evaluation appointments are scheduled within 24 hours of a request, with a detailed confirmation email sent the same day. We provide a complete, independent medical evaluation report within five business days.
Industrial Rehabilitation
IBJI Rehabilitation Services proudly support our workers’ compensation team in delivering cutting-edge industrial rehabilitation as part of our comprehensive physical and occupational therapy programs.
Our therapists work very closely with workers’ comp doctors to improve efficiency and decrease the time a patient needs to be away from work
Work Conditioning
Work conditioning with IBJI helps injured workers finalize their rehabilitation process to ensure a safe return to work duty. We also focus on decreasing a worker’s chance of re-injury.
Our work conditioning clinics are conveniently located across the Chicagoland area. Programs are typically four hours a day for five days, with an individualized program for each injury and job description.
Functional Capacity Evaluations
Functional capacity evaluations at IBJI are done by unbiased, certified physical therapists who work closely with our doctors.
The evaluations use sophisticated diagnostic testing. The report consists of a comprehensive and concise summary, guaranteed within 24 hours. (Sample reports are available upon request.)
IBJI also specializes in independent functional capacity evaluations as a second opinion when a patient has had an assessment performed by another company or care provider.
Post-Offer Employment Testing and Functional Work Assessments
IBJI’s workers’ compensation doctors provide high-quality testing to determine fitness for duty for any type of job. Our evaluations can be used for new hires or to match the physical capabilities of a current employee to their position.
All our tests are tailored to fit a current job description or customized using job analysis to create an individualized examination.
Injury Prevention Training and Ergonomic Assessments
Injury prevention can include ergonomic assessments and training, educational components, and exercise training to target areas predisposed to injury.
IBJI’s injury prevention training program has reduced costs for fire, police, and public works departments, municipalities, and private companies.
Job Analysis
A job analysis protects employers and employees by identifying and detailing critical job demands and requirements.
At IBJI, our workers’ compensation team uses the job analysis to help an employer decide if an injured worker can return to full work duty. If an employee isn’t ready for a full return, the analysis can help them get the employee set up for light duty. A high-quality job analysis is also beneficial for setting up the protocols for post-offer employment testing.
Additional Resources
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1300 E. Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Call 847-870-6100
Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
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1300 E. Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Call 847-392-4420
Monday & Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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2101 Waukegan Road Suite 110
Bannockburn, IL 60015
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Bannockburn, IL 60015
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Monday-Thursday: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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27401 W. Highway 22 Suite 125
Barrington, IL 60010
Call 847-381-0388
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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1450 Busch Parkway Suite 115
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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1450 Busch Parkway Suite 115A
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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3000 North Halsted Street Suite 527
Chicago, IL 60657
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7447 West Talcott Ave. Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60631
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111 North Canal Street Suite LNW-2
Chicago, IL 60606
Call 312-414-1975
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2923 North California Avenue Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60618
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2923 North California Avenue Suite 301
Chicago, IL 60618
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815 Cog Circle Suite 1
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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815 Cog Circle Suite 1
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Call 815-526-5980
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
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900 Rand Road Suite 200
Des Plaines, IL 60016
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900 Rand Road Suite 110
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Call 847-954-7646
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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1034 Warren Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Call 630-718-6080
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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1200 South York Street Suite 4110
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Call 630-279-2401
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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1009 IL Highway 22, Suite 2
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
Call 847-842-9366
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19552 S. Harlem Avenue Highland Office Center, Building D
Frankfort, IL 60423
Call 815-469-3452
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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2401 Ravine Way Suite 100
Glenview, IL 60025
Call 847-724-4791
Monday – Thursday: 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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1275 E. Belvidere Road Suite 150
Grayslake, IL 60030
Call 847-247-4000
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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1275 East Belvidere Road Suite 150
Grayslake, IL 60030
Call 847-735-0828
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350 South Greenleaf Street Suite 405-A
Gurnee, IL 60031
Call 847-336-3335
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350 South Greenleaf Street Suite 403
Gurnee, IL 60031
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1919 Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Call 847-375-3000
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1919 Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Call 224-765-5550
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
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951 Essington Road
Joliet, IL 60435
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28156 West Northpointe Parkway Suite 125
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
Call 224-512-9800
Monday & Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
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101 Waukegan Rd Suite 990
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Call 847-336-3335
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101 Waukegan Road Suite 1100
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Call 847-247-2402
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720 Florsheim Drive
Libertyville, IL 60048
Call 847-247-4000
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724 Florsheim Drive
Libertyville, IL 60048
Call 847-918-9077
Monday – Thursday: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
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Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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6540 North Lincoln Avenue Suite 100
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Call 847-779-7900
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1025 Red Oak Lane Suite 100
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Call 847-336-3335
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1025 Red Oak Lane Suite 100
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Call 847-245-7175
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Morton Grove, IL 60053
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9000 Waukegan Road Suite 100
Morton Grove, IL 60053
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1870 Silver Cross Boulevard Pavilion B, Suite 200
New Lenox, IL 60451
Call 815-462-3474
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Palatine, IL 60067
Call 847-464-3901
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Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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1550 North Northwest Highway, Suite 220
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Call 847-824-3198
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
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11830 S. Route 59 Suite 100
Plainfield, IL 60585
Call 815-230-8130
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200 Fairman Avenue
Watseka, IL 60970
Call 815-928-8050
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4700 Gilbert Avenue Suite 51
Western Springs, IL 60558
Call 708-387-1737
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1010 Executive Court Suite 250
Westmont, IL 60559
Call 630-920-2350
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521 Green Bay Road Second Floor
Wilmette, IL 60091
Call 847-998-5680
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521 Green Bay Road Second Floor
Wilmette, IL 60091
Call 847-724-4864
Monday & Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:15 PM
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:45 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Looking for an independent medical evaluation for workers’ comp in Illinois? You can get an appointment with IBJI within 24 hours. Our dedicated workers’ compensation team provides high-quality care and will deliver a complete medical evaluation report within five business days.