Occupational Medicine Physician Reviewer (Remote | Washington Licensed)

Overview

Dane Street is seeking experienced, Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Occupational Medicine Physicians licensed in Washington to join our growing panel of independent physician reviewers. In this role, you will leverage your clinical expertise to conduct comprehensive medical record reviews and provide objective, evidence-based opinions on cases involving occupational injuries, work-related illnesses, fitness-for-duty evaluations, impairment assessments, return-to-work recommendations, and treatment appropriateness. This fully remote opportunity offers flexible scheduling and the ability to customize your workload while working as a 1099 independent contractor. Position Description As a Physician Reviewer, you will evaluate medical records, prepare concise clinical summaries, and provide independent medical opinions in response to specific questions posed by our clients. Reviews may include assessments of medical necessity, appropriateness of care, causation, work-relatedness, impairment, treatment recommendations, functional capacity, disability, return-to-work status, and outcomes related to occupational medicine cases. Primary responsibilities include:

• Reviewing medical records and supporting documentation
• Conducting evidence-based clinical assessments
• Preparing clear, comprehensive written reports
• Participating in peer-to-peer discussions when necessary
• Answering client-specific questions regarding occupational injuries, work-related illnesses, treatment plans, functional limitations, and return-to-work recommendations
• Applying current clinical guidelines, evidence-based medicine, and occupational health standards to all reviews

Areas of Expertise

• Occupational Medicine
• Work-Related Injury and Illness Evaluation
• Workers' Compensation Cases
• Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations
• Return-to-Work Assessments
• Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs)
• Functional Capacity and Impairment Assessments
• Disability Determinations
• OSHA and Workplace Health Standards
• Musculoskeletal Injury Management
• Occupational Exposure Assessment
• Preventive and Workplace Health Programs

Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to improving the quality, accuracy, and consistency of healthcare assessments. Your clinical knowledge plays a critical role in supporting high-quality medical determinations.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Occupational Medicine preferred
• Current, unrestricted Washington medical license
• Active clinical practice or recent experience in occupational medicine
• Minimum of 5 years of post-residency clinical experience
• Experience evaluating work-related injuries, disability, impairment, fitness-for-duty, and workers' compensation cases preferred
• Ability to attend required orientation and training sessions
• Maintain all applicable licensure, certifications, credentialing, and professional requirements necessary to perform reviewer services

Benefits

• Independent consultant role with flexible scheduling
• Ability to choose case types and workload based on availability
• No physician-patient relationship established; no treatment is rendered—reviews are advisory in nature only
• Streamlined case assignment and management through a user-friendly online portal
• Administrative support provided by Dane Street, including record collection and organization
• Fully prepared cases with chronological medical records and applicable clinical guidelines
• Initial training, ongoing support, and a dedicated point of contact
• Predictable workflow with opportunities for supplemental professional income

Dane Street is committed to partnering with highly qualified specialists who bring clinical excellence, objectivity, and professionalism to every review.