Longshore IME & Peer Review - Orthopedic Surgery Physicians

Dane Street; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 206,640 - 344,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for supplemental income

Schedule flexibility

Fully prepped cases and transcription services at no cost

Job summary

Dane Street is expanding its physician panel and seeking experienced Orthopedic Surgeons to perform Independent Medical Examinations and Peer Reviews under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. This independent contractor opportunity is designed for those who want flexible case-based assignments within a 50-mile radius of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Physicians will conduct in-person IMEs, perform comprehensive peer reviews, and provide detailed reports while maintaining compliance with LHWCA standards. Ideal candidates will have a Texas medical license and board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Texas medical license required.
• US Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Must be AMA 6th Edition Certified (or willing to become certified).
• Prior Longshore IME and/or Peer Review experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person, objective, defensible IMEs for Longshore cases.
• Perform comprehensive peer reviews of medical records.
• Provide detailed, timely written reports.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Report-writing skills

Time management

Education

Active, unrestricted Texas medical license

US Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

We are expanding our physician panel for Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) cases and are seeking experienced Orthopedic Surgeons to perform:

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

Primary demand is within a 50-mile range of Corpus Christi, Texas, particularly in Orthopedic Surgery.

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person, 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

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Texas medical license
• US Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Must be AMA 6th Edition Certified (or willing to become certified)
• Prior Longshore IME and/or Peer Review experience strongly preferred but not required
• 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

Benefits

• Opportunity for supplemental income
• Schedule flexibility and predictable work hours—conduct exams and reviews based on your schedule availability
• No doctor/patient relationship is established, and no treatment is provided. These are advisory-only opinions
• Enhanced industry expertise, strengthening your medical practice with medical necessity and utilization review/management expertise
• Expanded credentials as an expert in Independent Medical Exams
• Fully prepped cases, streamlined case flow, transcription services at no cost, and a user-friendly work portal