Longshore IME & Peer Review - Orthopedic Surgery Physicians

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

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule flexibility

Supplemental income opportunity

Comprehensive support services provided

Job summary

Dane Street is expanding its physician panel and seeks experienced Orthopedic Surgeons for independent medical examinations (IMEs) and peer reviews. This opportunity is primarily located within a 50-mile range of Houston, Texas, allowing for flexible case-based assignments.

The role requires an active Texas medical license and board certification in Orthopedic Surgery. Benefits include supplemental income, schedule flexibility, and a user-friendly work portal.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Strong analytical and report‑writing skills.
• Prior 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.
• Maintain compliance with LHWCA standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report-writing skills

Independent case management

Education

Active Texas medical license

Board certification 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 Houston, 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