Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Compensation
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Job Description
Dane Street is expanding our physician panel! We are seeking a skilled and board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon in Dresden, TN to join our team for Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs). This role offers flexible scheduling, allowing you to select or decline assignments based on your availability. Our physician panel is comprised of independent contract reviewers (1099) compensated on a per-case basis.
Dane Street is a national leader in Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) and peer review services, trusted by insurance carriers and organizations across the country for objective, high-quality medical evaluations.
Key Responsibilities
- Thorough review of Medical Records
- Perform in-person evaluations of patients with orthopedic issues
- Respond to clinical queries to support claims management
- Deliver detailed IME reports within an expected turnaround time of 5 days
- Board-certification required.
- Previous experience in performing IMEs is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities are a plus
Robust 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
If you are a dedicated Orthopedic Surgeon looking for a flexible opportunity to apply your expertise in an IME capacity, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified Orthopedic Surgeons with strong analytical and communication skills. Previous experience in performing Independent Medical Examinations is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $300k (middle half $140k–$311k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Tennessee | 5 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in Tennessee | 354 active | 22,591 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment354 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand | #16 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 days · 20% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 332 in the last 30 days | 214 the 30 days before (+55%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Dresden
- Median resident rent
- $725/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.