Longshore IME & Peer Review - Orthopedic Surgery Physicians

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# Longshore IME & Peer Review - Orthopedic Surgery Physicians > Dane Street, LLC · Lake Charles, United States · Contract · Posted 2026-06-10 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** IME - Networking ## 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 Lake Charles, Louisiana, 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 Louisiana state 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 ## Apply [Apply at Dane Street, LLC](https://apply.workable.com/dane-street-llc/j/8667ED86A1/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)