Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME)

Dane Street, LLC

Sacramento (CA)

Remote

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote evaluations

Credentialing support

Administrative infrastructure

Job summary

Dane Street, LLC is expanding its independent contractor physician network in California. We seek experienced QMEs and CA-licensed physicians to perform objective medical-legal evaluations for workers’ compensation cases.

You focus on medical evaluations while we handle administrative support and reporting infrastructure. Opportunities include in-person and remote evaluations with flexible scheduling, ongoing QME credentialing assistance, and access to a professional medical-legal support team

Qualifications

Active, unrestricted California physician license (MD or DO).
Board certification or board eligibility in an eligible specialty, or other qualifications meeting applicable DWC requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain California QME certification, if not already certified.
Strong clinical knowledge within your specialty.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to evaluate medical information objectively and independently.
Strong attention to detail.
Professional commitment to impartial, evidence-based medical opinions.
Ability to meet report completion and turnaround requirements.

Responsibilities

Evaluate medical conditions, review medical records, and prepare reports per California DWC requirements.
Conduct independent medical-legal evaluations of injured workers.
Perform comprehensive medical examinations when required.
Review records and studies; obtain medical history and focused exam.
Provide objective medical opinions within your area of expertise.
Maintain documentation and meet reporting timelines.
Support supplemental reports, depositions, or testimony when appropriate.

Skills

Active license

Board eligibility

QME certification ability

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Detail oriented

Impartial opinions

Report turnaround

Education

MD or DO

Job description

California Board Certified Physician California | Flexible Schedule | Independent Contractor Opportunities

Opportunity Overview

Seeking experienced Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) and California-licensed physicians interested in becoming QMEs to perform objective, independent medical-legal evaluations for injured workers within the California Workers’ Compensation system.

Core Responsibilities

Evaluate medical conditions, review medical records, address disputed medical issues, and prepare comprehensive reports following California DWC requirements.

No Prior QME Experience Needed

We offer guidance, education, and administrative support to help eligible physicians enter the QME field.

Focus Division

You focus on the medical evaluation and expert opinion; our team handles the operational infrastructure.

Why Become a QME?

Generate additional income outside of traditional clinical practice
Maintain flexibility over your schedule
Diversify your professional practice
Continue practicing medicine
Develop a medical-legal consulting practice
Utilize existing clinical expertise in a new professional setting
Work with a broad range of Workers’ Compensation cases within your specialty
Participate in in-person and, when appropriate, remote evaluations
Build long-term relationships with a professional medical-legal organization

What You Will Do

Conduct independent, objective medical-legal evaluations of injured workers
Perform comprehensive medical examinations when required
Review medical records, diagnostic studies, prior treatment, and other relevant documentation
Obtain appropriate medical history and perform a focused physical examination
Analyze medical evidence presented in each case
Provide objective medical opinions within your area of expertise
Address medical-legal questions presented in evaluations
Prepare accurate, thorough, and well-supported QME reports
Follow applicable California DWC rules, regulations, and QME requirements
Maintain appropriate documentation and professional standards
Meet established report completion and turnaround expectations
Participate in supplemental reports, depositions, or testimony when appropriate
Maintain current QME certification and required professional credentials
Communicate professionally with the medical-legal support team regarding case requirements

Dane Street Supports Your Practice

You provide the medical expertise; we provide the infrastructure.

Administrative Support

Case intake and coordination
Appointment scheduling
Examinee communications
Case logistics and confirmations
Medical record retrieval and organization
Case preparation
Correspondence with involved parties
Medical Assistant support on the day of evaluation
All forms and templates provided
Evaluation locations throughout California

Report Support

Easy-to-use Physician Portal
Transcription/dictation support
Report formatting and administrative preparation
Historian Services
Report quality assurance support
Report submission assistance
Tracking of supplemental report requests
Administrative support related to depositions and follow-up activities

Practice & Physician Support

QME onboarding and credentialing
DWC process guidance
QME education and trainingQME exam preparation resources for eligible physicians
Mentorship and access to experienced QME physicians
Ongoing physician education
Dedicated physician support
Billing and collections support
Payment processing

For Experienced QMEs

Expand your evaluation volume
Access additional case opportunities
Increase geographic coverage and expand into additional evaluation locations
Reduce administrative workload
Build or expand your medical-legal practice
Gain access to operational, scheduling, billing, and administrative resources

For Physicians New to QME Work

QME eligibility guidance
Application and credentialing assistance
Education regarding the California QME process
QME competency examination preparation resources
Medical-legal report-writing education
Orientation to DWC requirements
Mentorship from experienced QME physicians
Guidance on establishing an efficient evaluation and reporting workflow
Ongoing support as you develop your QME practice(Note: Physicians must independently satisfy applicable California QME eligibility and certification requirements)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Active, unrestricted California physician license (MD or DO)Board certification or board eligibility in an eligible specialty, or other qualifications meeting applicable DWC requirementsAbility to obtain and maintain California QME certification, if not already certifiedStrong clinical knowledge within your specialtyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical and critical-thinking skillsAbility to evaluate medical information objectively and independentlyStrong attention to detailProfessional commitment to impartial, evidence-based medical opinionsAbility to meet report completion and turnaround requirements

Preferred Qualifications