Longshore IME & Peer Review Physicians (Independent Contractor)

Dane Street; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dane Street is expanding its physician panel for Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) cases and seeks experienced physicians to perform IMEs and peer reviews. Primary demand is in TX, LA, and CA, with emphasis on Orthopedics, Neurology, and Psychiatry, though other specialties with Longshore experience are welcome. Active licenses and board eligibility required.

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

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Case management

Independent work

Education

Board-certified/eligible in Orthopedics/Neurology/Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

We are expanding our physician panel for Longshore 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 in TX, LA, and CA, particularly in Orthopedics, Neurology, and Psychiatry. However, we welcome physicians in any specialty with prior Longshore experience.

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