Physician Reviewer - Pain Management (California IMR)

Position Overview

Dane Street, a national provider of Utilization Review services, is expanding its physician panel. We offer non-traditional work and supplemental income opportunities for physicians through a telework model. This role involves reviewing Independent Medical Review (IMR) cases for the California workers' compensation system.

Employment Type

• Contract (1099 Independent Contractor)

Location Type

• Remote

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted California Medical License
• Active Practice
• Board Certified in Pain Management
• Experience in the California Independent Medical Review (IMR) process (Preferred but not required)
• Expertise in the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) and Official Disability Guidelines (ODG)
• Experience with medicolegal writing

Responsibilities

• Review medical necessity of treatment requests based on evidence-based guidelines.
• Evaluate cases using MTUS, ODG, and other established standards.
• Provide expert opinions on treatment disputes within the California workers' compensation system.
• Clearly articulate rationale in written determinations.

Work Schedule & Compensation

• Caseload customized to your schedule.
• Work can be done any time, outside standard work hours.
• No calls are required.
• Compensation is on a per-case basis.
• Consistent volume and good reimbursement.

Benefits & Support

• Schedule Flexibility: Independent consultant role allows you to choose services, dictate volume, and conduct work based on your scheduled availability.
• No Patient Interaction: No doctor/patient relationship is established, and no treatment is provided. These are advisory-only opinions.
• Streamlined Case Flow: Dane Street handles all administrative tasks, including communication, medical record organization, case preparation, and ensuring quality and timely delivery of reports.
• User-Friendly Portal: Access a streamlined work portal for efficient case management.
• Training & Support: Provided with an IMR reviewer training manual. Training and onboarding can be completed in less than 1 week. Ongoing support and a point of contact are available for questions.
• Typical Turnaround Time (TAT): 7 business days, depending on the review level. Dane Street keeps reviewers apprised of required TAT.

Additional Details

• Department: Not specified
• Published: 2025-03-06
• Language: English

Application Instructions

Contact Dane Street today about joining their panel of specialty reviewers!