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Dane Street

Qualified Medical Evaluator, QME

Dane Street

. Perform objective, independent medical-legal evaluations for injured workers within the California Workers’ Compensation system .

Posted 10/23/2026contractRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing objective medical-legal evaluations and preparing comprehensive reports in compliance with California DWC requirements. Maintains active California physician license and QME certification while providing impartial, evidence-based medical opinions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
California Physician License (MD or DO)California QME CertificationBoard Certification in Eligible SpecialtyMedical-Legal Report PreparationStrong Clinical Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Medical-Legal EvaluationsComprehensive Medical ExaminationsMedical Record ReviewDiagnostic Study AnalysisFocused Physical ExaminationObjective Medical OpinionsQME Report WritingEvidence-Based Medical OpinionsAnalytical SkillsCritical Thinking
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailProfessional CommitmentIndependence
Certifications & Qualifications
California Physician LicenseCalifornia QME CertificationBoard Certification
Industry Keywords
California Workers’ CompensationDWC RegulationsMedical-Legal ExperienceDeposition ExperienceExpert Testimony

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform objective, independent medical-legal evaluations for injured workers within the California Workers’ Compensation system
  • Evaluate medical conditions and address disputed medical issues
  • Prepare comprehensive reports following California DWC requirements
  • Conduct independent, objective medical-legal evaluations of injured workers
  • Perform comprehensive medical examinations when required
  • Review medical records, diagnostic studies, prior treatment, and other relevant documentation
  • Obtain appropriate medical history and perform a focused physical examination
  • Analyze medical evidence presented in each case
  • Provide objective medical opinions within your area of expertise
  • Address medical-legal questions presented in evaluations
  • Prepare accurate, thorough, and well-supported QME reports
  • Follow applicable California DWC rules, regulations, and QME requirements
  • Maintain appropriate documentation and professional standards
  • Meet established report completion and turnaround expectations
  • Participate in supplemental reports, depositions, or testimony when appropriate
  • Maintain current QME certification and required professional credentials
  • Communicate professionally with the medical-legal support team regarding case requirements
  • Focus on medical evaluation and expert opinion while the company provides operational infrastructure
  • Submit your CV to begin a confidential conversation with the physician recruitment team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Active, unrestricted California physician license (MD or DO)
  • Board certification or board eligibility in an eligible specialty, or other qualifications meeting applicable DWC requirements
  • Ability to obtain and maintain California QME certification, if not already certified
  • Strong clinical knowledge within your specialty
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to evaluate medical information objectively and independently
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Professional commitment to impartial, evidence-based medical opinions
  • Ability to meet report completion and turnaround requirements
  • Physicians must independently satisfy applicable California QME eligibility and certification requirements
  • Preferred: Current California QME certification
  • Preferred: Prior QME, AME, IME, or other medical-legal experience
  • Preferred: Experience with California Workers’ Compensation
  • Preferred: Experience preparing medical-legal reports
  • Preferred: Experience providing deposition or expert testimony
  • Preferred: Familiarity with California DWC regulations and QME requirements
  • Preferred: Strong report-writing skills
  • Preferred: Established clinical practice in an actively recruited specialty

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Generate additional income outside of traditional clinical practice
  • Maintain flexibility over your schedule
  • Diversify your professional practice
  • Continue practicing medicine
  • Develop a medical-legal consulting practice
  • Utilize existing clinical expertise in a new professional setting
  • Participate in in-person and, when appropriate, remote evaluations
  • Build long-term relationships with a professional medical-legal organization
  • Case intake and coordination
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Examinee communications
  • Case logistics and confirmations
  • Medical record retrieval and organization
  • Case preparation
  • Correspondence with involved parties
  • Medical Assistant support on the day of evaluation
  • All forms and templates provided
  • Evaluation locations throughout California
  • Easy-to-use Physician Portal
  • Transcription/dictation support
  • Report formatting and administrative preparation
  • Historian Services
  • Report quality assurance support
  • Report submission assistance
  • Tracking of supplemental report requests
  • Administrative support related to depositions and follow-up activities
  • QME onboarding and credentialing
  • DWC process guidance
  • QME education and training
  • QME exam preparation resources for eligible physicians
  • Mentorship and access to experienced QME physicians
  • Ongoing physician education
  • Dedicated physician support
  • Billing and collections support
  • Payment processing
  • Expand your evaluation volume
  • Access additional case opportunities
  • Increase geographic coverage and expand into additional evaluation locations
  • Reduce administrative workload
  • Build or expand your medical-legal practice
  • Gain access to operational, scheduling, billing, and administrative resources
  • QME eligibility guidance
  • Application and credentialing assistance
  • Education regarding the California QME process
  • QME competency examination preparation resources
  • Medical-legal report-writing education
  • Orientation to DWC requirements
  • Mentorship from experienced QME physicians
  • Guidance on establishing an efficient evaluation and reporting workflow
  • Ongoing support as you develop your QME practice