Nationwide Opportunity - Psychiatrist (Independent Medical Examinations)
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Job Description
We are seeking skilled, board-certified Psychiatrists to perform Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) on a nationwide basis. This opportunity offers flexible scheduling, allowing you to accept or decline cases based on your availability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review Medical Records: Thoroughly review and analyze patient medical records related to psychiatric and mental health conditions.
- Conduct Psychiatric Evaluations: Perform in-person psychiatric assessments.
- Address Clinical Questions: Provide objective medical opinions and respond to clinical questions from insurance carriers related to psychiatric matters.
- Prepare Reports: Complete clear, comprehensive IME reports within an expected 5-day turnaround time.
Key Features:
- Nationwide Coverage: IME opportunities available across the U.S.
- Flexible Scheduling: Accept only the cases that fit your availability.
- Competitive Compensation: Rates based on your individual fee schedule.
- Organized Documentation: All relevant medical records provided in advance.
- In-Person Exams: Examinations are conducted face-to-face.
Qualifications:
- Board Certification: Must be board-certified in Psychiatry.
- Experience: Prior IME experience preferred but not required.
- Skills: Strong analytical skills, excellent documentation skills, and clear written and verbal communication abilities.
If you are a dedicated Psychiatrist seeking a flexible, non-clinical opportunity to apply your expertise in an IME setting, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 58% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Dane Street holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 154 active listings.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nationwide Opportunity - Psychiatrist (Independent Medical Examinations) at Dane Street a 9.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,873 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.
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