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Dane Street
District of Columbia · Remote OK

Occupational Medicine Physician Reviewer (Remote | Washington Licensed)

Occupational Medicine 9.3 Work-LifeContract

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive medical record reviews and provide objective, evidence-based opinions on occupational injuries and work-related illnesses. Prepare concise clinical summaries and reports regarding medical necessity, causation, and return-to-work status.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical Record ReviewEvidence-Based Clinical AssessmentClinical Summary PreparationFitness-for-Duty EvaluationImpairment AssessmentReturn-to-Work RecommendationWorkers' Compensation EvaluationIndependent Medical EvaluationFunctional Capacity AssessmentDisability DeterminationOSHA StandardsPreventive Health Programs

Occupational Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 64% have no call, 84% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Dane Street holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 160 active listings.

Nationally, Occupational Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Medicine Physician Reviewer (Remote | Washington Licensed) at Dane Street a 9.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Medicine — ranked against 218 active Occupational Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution18 jobs · 6 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
77%
Sign-on bonus
73%
Relocation assistance
64%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.0this job 9.3
Among the best 10% of Occupational Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 218 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Dane Street

Insurance
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Choose case types and workload
Administrative support
Fully prepared cases
Training and ongoing support
Dedicated point of contact