Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (M.D, D.O.) Washington L&I IME

Dane Street is expanding our physician panel! Dane Street is an Independent Review Organization and a national provider of Independent Medical Exams (IMEs), among other offerings, and we are expanding our physician panel, resulting in opportunities for non-traditional physician work and supplemental income.

We have a need to add Washington-licensed physician advisors to support L&I Independent Medical Exams. This opportunity is to conduct in-person IMEs across multiple clinic locations. Including Bellevue, Seattle, Everrett, Spokane, and we are securing a Vancouver location at this time.

No-shows, late cancellations, and other ancillary fees (compensation) are established to protect your time.

Our physician panel is comprised of independent contract reviewers (1099) compensated on a per-case basis.

A Washington medical license is required. Other requirements are active practice, and board certification in Orthopedics.

JOB SUMMARY

As Physician Reviewer/Advisor supporting Washington L & I Independent Medical Exams, the physician reviews medical records, performs a physical exam of the patient, and addresses clinical questions regarding the patient's diagnosis and care. Engaging independent clinicians with this expertise is critical to the process. No-show fees and late cancellation fees are established to protect your time.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You must be in active practice and board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
• On a contract basis as individual schedule permits, accepts cases, reviews all medical records, conducts physical exams, and completes a report addressing each question and clinical concern utilizing AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Sixth Edition
• Provides a report promptly, post exam
• Returns cases on or before the due date and time specified
• Completes peer-to-peer calls/call attempts as required based on client-specific protocol, with the goal of obtaining information not included in medical records as well as any necessary clarification
• Performs other duties as assigned, including addressing any necessary clarification, providing addenda as required (with additional compensation), identifying and responding to potential quality assurance issues, complaints, and regulatory issues.
• Active practice is required

PLEASE BE AWARE: In the interest of the security of all parties, Dane Street will never conduct interviews via text or request checks from candidates for any reason including the purchase of equipment.