Location & Practice Overview

This position is based in Savannah, Georgia, and involves in-person Independent Medical Examinations conducted through Dane Street’s national physician panel. The work occurs in a structured IME environment focused on objective evaluations rather than ongoing clinical practice or treatment delivery.

Geographic Base Savannah, GA
Practice Context Independent Medical Examination panel
Care Setting In-person evaluation sites
Organizational Model National IME and peer-review network

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough reviews of medical records prior to each examination.
  • Perform in-person evaluations of individuals presenting with orthopedic conditions.
  • Address specific clinical questions submitted by claims representatives.
  • Prepare and submit detailed Independent Medical Examination reports within the expected five-day turnaround.

The core work centers on objective assessment and clear written opinions that support claims decision-making. Cases arrive fully prepared, allowing the physician to focus on clinical review, examination, and report generation.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet core credentialing standards for Dane Street’s physician panel. Prior Independent Medical Examination work is preferred but not mandatory for otherwise qualified orthopedic surgeons.

Board Certification
Required in Orthopedic Surgery
IME Experience
Preferred
Analytical Skills
Strong ability to synthesize complex medical information
Communication
Excellent written and verbal clarity for report and query responses

Compensation & Benefits

Physicians on the panel work as independent contractors and are paid on a per-case basis. The arrangement is designed as a supplemental income stream that fits around an existing practice or personal schedule.

  • Per-case compensation as a 1099 independent contractor
  • Opportunity for supplemental income controlled by case volume accepted
  • Transcription services provided at no cost to the physician
  • Fully prepped cases and streamlined case flow through a user-friendly portal

Schedule & Work Environment

Assignment Control Select or decline cases according to personal availability
Work Pattern Flexible and predictable hours determined by accepted cases
Examination Format In-person evaluations
Report Deadline Detailed reports expected within five days

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Examinations involve individuals referred through insurance carriers and related organizations for evaluation of orthopedic conditions arising in the context of workers’ compensation, auto, or disability claims. No ongoing treatment relationship is formed.

Clinical Presentation Orthopedic issues under claims review
Referral Source Context Workers’ compensation, auto, and disability matters
Encounter Type Single independent evaluation without follow-up care
Relationship Status Advisory opinions only; no doctor–patient relationship

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical work centers on objective orthopedic assessment for claims purposes. Emphasis is placed on clear, evidence-supported opinions rather than therapeutic intervention.

Primary Service Independent orthopedic medical examinations
Record Analysis Comprehensive medical record review supporting examination findings
Opinion Focus Responses to clinical queries related to claims management
Deliverable Detailed, defensible IME reports

Role Highlights

This position differs from traditional orthopedic practice by eliminating treatment responsibilities and ongoing patient relationships while providing structured administrative support.

  • Advisory-only opinions with no treatment or doctor–patient relationship established
  • Physician controls volume by accepting or declining individual case assignments
  • Cases arrive fully prepared with streamlined workflow and free transcription
  • Opportunity to expand credentials specifically in Independent Medical Examinations

About Dane Street, LLC

Dane Street is a national Independent Medical Examination and Peer Review organization founded in 2008 and headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The company processes more than 200,000 referrals annually for insurance carriers, third-party administrators, managed care organizations, and federal and state entities. It maintains its own proprietary physician panel and focuses exclusively on IME and peer-review services.

Organization Type National IME and Peer Review provider
Headquarters Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Founded 2008
Annual Volume Over 200,000 referrals
Accreditation URAC-accredited for Independent Review Organization and Workers’ Compensation Utilization Management

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Georgia medical license required for this Savannah-based IME work?
The posting specifies a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon located in Savannah, GA. Active state licensure appropriate to performing in-person examinations in Georgia is expected; candidates should confirm current licensing details during the application process.
How does the five-day report turnaround work in practice?
After completing the in-person evaluation, the physician is expected to deliver the detailed IME report within five days. Cases arrive fully prepared and transcription support is provided at no cost to help meet this timeline.
Can I continue my regular orthopedic practice while participating on the panel?
Yes. The role is structured as independent contractor work on a per-case basis. Physicians select or decline assignments according to their own availability, making it compatible with an ongoing clinical practice.
What administrative support is provided for each case?
Dane Street supplies fully prepped cases, a streamlined case-flow process, free transcription services, and access to a user-friendly work portal so physicians can focus on the clinical evaluation and report.
Does this role involve any treatment or ongoing patient management?
No. These are strictly advisory opinions. No doctor–patient relationship is established and no treatment is provided.
Is prior IME experience mandatory?
Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery is required. Previous experience performing Independent Medical Examinations is preferred but not listed as a strict requirement.

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon – Independent Medical Examinations in Savannah, GA

Dane Street, LLC is seeking a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon in Savannah, Georgia, to join its national physician panel for Independent Medical Examinations. This independent-contractor (1099) role is compensated on a per-case basis and offers substantial schedule flexibility: physicians accept or decline individual assignments according to their availability. The work consists of thorough medical-record review, in-person orthopedic evaluations of claimants referred through workers’ compensation, auto, or disability channels, responses to specific clinical queries, and submission of detailed IME reports within a five-day turnaround. No doctor–patient relationship is formed and no treatment is rendered; opinions are strictly advisory. Cases arrive fully prepared, transcription is provided at no cost, and a user-friendly portal supports efficient workflow. Prior IME experience is preferred. The position functions as a supplemental income opportunity that can coexist with an active orthopedic practice while expanding the physician’s credentials in objective medical evaluation and claims-related assessment. Dane Street maintains a proprietary national panel and processes more than 200,000 referrals annually for insurance carriers and related organizations.

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