Board Certified Neurologist (M.D, D.O.) Washington L&I IME

Job Summary

As Physician Reviewer/Advisor supporting Washington L & I Independent Medical Exams, the physician reviews medical records, performs a physical exam of the patient, and addresses clinical questions regarding the patient's diagnosis and care. Engaging independent clinicians with this expertise is critical to the process.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• You must be in active practice and board-certified in Neurology
• On a contract basis as individual schedule permits, accepts cases, reviews all medical records, conducts physical exams, and completes a report addressing each question and clinical concern utilizing AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Sixth Edition
• Provides a report promptly, post exam
• Returns cases on or before the due date and time specified
• Completes peer-to-peer calls/call attempts as required based on client-specific protocol, with the goal of obtaining information not included in medical records as well as any necessary clarification
• Performs other duties as assigned, including addressing any necessary clarification, providing addenda as required (with additional compensation), identifying and responding to potential quality assurance issues, complaints, and regulatory issues
• Active practice is required

Requirements

• A Washington medical license is required
• Active practice
• Board certification in one of the following specialties: Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry), Chiropractic, Pan Management, Otolaryngology

Benefits

• Robust opportunity for supplemental income
• Schedule flexibility and predictable work hours - You volume, and conduct exams 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
• No-show fees and late cancellation fees are established to protect your time
• 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