Nationwide Opportunity - Psychiatrist (Independent Medical Examinations)

Psychiatry 9.2 Work-LifeContract

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
68%
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Psychiatry listings for work-life

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