Orthopedic Surgery- Independent Medical Examiner (IME)- Grand Rapids, MI

Dane Street, LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services company is expanding its physician panel with a telework opportunity for orthopedic surgeons. This role allows for supplemental income, offering flexibility in scheduling and a customized caseload based on individual availability. Candidates must hold a Michigan license and be Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, with experience in completing Independent Medical Exams. Ideal for physicians seeking advisory-only roles without establishing doctor-patient relationships.

Benefits

Schedule flexibility

Streamlined case flow

Transcription services at no cost

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed physician in Michigan.
• Experience completing Independent Medical Exams within 50 miles of Grand Rapids, MI.
• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery required.

Responsibilities

• Review all medical records and address client questions.
• Ensure clear rationale for determinations with adequate documentation.
• Identify and utilize recognized criteria for decision-making.
• Provide timely reports with utilized criteria.
• Maintain proper credentialing and attend all required training.

Skills

Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Experience in Independent Medical Exams

Ability to review medical records

Strong communication skills

Education

MI license

Job description

Overview

Dane Street is expanding our physician panel! This is a telework opportunity for supplemental income for physicians providing a caseload customized to your schedule. Our physician panel is comprised of independent contract reviewers (1099) compensated on a per-case basis.

Qualifications

The ideal candidates will hold a MI license and be Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, with experience in completing Independent Medical Exams. Independent Medical Exam must be completed within 50 miles of Grand Rapids, MI.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all medical records and addresses each question posed by the client utilizing client specific criteria or other nationally recognized evidence-based criteria


• Ensures that the rationale for the determination is clear, concise, and contains adequate supporting documentation to substantiate the decision


• Identifies, critiques, and utilizes current criteria and resources such as national, state, and professional association guidelines and peer-reviewed literature that support sound and objective decision-making and rationales in reviews; refrains from using case studies, cohorts, and the like to make decisions due to their limited sample sizes


• Provides copies of any criteria utilized in a review with the report in a timely manner


• Returns cases on or before the due date and time


• Makes telephone calls as mandated by the state and/or client specifics


• Maintains proper credentialing and state licenses and any special certifications or requirements necessary to perform the job


• Attends all required orientation and training


• Performs other duties as assigned including identifying and responding to quality assurance issues, complaints, regulatory issues, depositions, court appearances, or audits


• Board certification required, active practice required

Important notes

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.

Benefits / Opportunity

• Robust opportunity for supplemental income


• Schedule flexibility and predictable work hours - You choose services and case types, dictate volume, and 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 and physician advisor services


• Fully prepped cases, streamlined case flow, transcription services at no cost, and user-friendly work portal

Dane Street supports all referral processes, scheduling, preps cases extensively, prepares all medical records, provides transcription services as applicable, facilitates all client communications, and ensures the quality and timeliness of all reports and report delivery.

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