Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
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Job Description
Dane Street is expanding our physician panel! We are seeking a skilled and board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon in Reno, NV, 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 nationwide 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
Qualifications
- Board-certification required.
- Previous experience in performing IMEs is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities are a plus
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.
Benefits
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
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon at Dane Street a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 371 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Dane Street holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 152 active listings.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · top 10% in orthopedic surgery | ranked against 371 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Nevada index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Nevada | 169 active | 22,629 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Dane Street | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index152 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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