Independent Longshore IME & Peer Review Physician (Contract)

Dane Street, LLC; California; Remote; USD 276,000 - 482,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services company is expanding its physician panel and seeking experienced physicians for independent contractor roles focused on Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act cases. Responsibilities include conducting independent medical examinations and performing peer reviews. Candidates should have an active medical license and board certification in Orthopedics, Neurology, or Psychiatry. This opportunity offers flexible assignments and the ability to manage cases independently.

Qualifications

• Medical license in TX, LA, or CA preferred.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in a relevant specialty.
• Strong analytical skills and report-writing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent medical examinations for Longshore cases.
• Perform peer reviews of medical records.
• Provide detailed reports maintaining compliance with standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing skills

Case management

Education

Active, unrestricted medical license

Board certification in relevant specialty

Job description

Overview

We are expanding our physician panel forLongshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)cases and are seeking experienced physicians to perform:

• Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
• Peer Reviews
• Or both

Primary demand is inTX, LA, and CA, particularly in Orthopedics, Neurology, and Psychiatry. However, we welcome physicians in any specialty with prior Longshore experience.

This is an independent contractor opportunity offering flexible, case-based assignments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct objective, defensible IMEs for Longshore cases
• Perform comprehensive peer reviews of medical records
• Provide detailed, timely written reports
• Maintain compliance with LHWCA standards and documentation requirements

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted medical license (TX, LA, CA preferred; additional states welcome)
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedics, Neurology, Psychiatry, or related specialty
• Prior Longshore IME and/or Peer Review experience strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills
• Ability to manage case timelines independently

Preferred Experience

• Experience performing 30+ Longshore IMEs and/or Peer Reviews
• Prior work with third-party administrators (TPAs), insurance carriers, employers, or IME vendors
• Multi-state Longshore case experience