Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Reviewer (NY - Workers’ Comp Certified)

Dane Street, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent contractor (1099)

Flexible scheduling

Choose caseload

No physician-patient relationship

Secure online portal

Administrative support

Training & dedicated contact

Job summary

Dane Street, LLC is seeking experienced Orthopedic Spine Surgeons licensed in New York and certified in New York Workers’ Compensation to join our team of independent physician reviewers. This fully remote opportunity is a 1099 role with flexible scheduling.

Your primary duties include reviewing medical records, preparing clear clinical summaries, engaging in peer-to-peer communications when needed, and answering client questions related to spinal conditions, treatment choices, causation,

Qualifications

• MD or DO with medical license in New York.
• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship training or extensive spine surgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for spine-related workers’ compensation cases.
• Prepare clear clinical summaries and reports.
• Engage in peer-to-peer communications when needed.
• Answer client questions on spinal conditions, management, causation, impairment and disability.

Skills

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Clinical record review

Medical writing

Evidence-based opinions

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery

NY medical license

Job description

Overview

Dane Street is seeking experienced Orthopedic Spine Surgeons licensed in New York and certified in New York Workers’ Compensation to join our growing team of independent physician reviewers. In this role, you will apply your spine surgery expertise to conduct comprehensive medical record reviews and provide objective, evidence-based clinical opinions.

This is a fully remote opportunity that allows you to customize your schedule while working as a 1099 independent contractor.

Position Description

Your primary responsibilities will include reviewing medical records, preparing clear clinical summaries, engaging in peer-to-peer communications when necessary, and responding to client-specific questions related to spinal conditions, surgical and non-surgical management, causation, impairment, and disability in the context of workers’ compensation cases.

Areas of Expertise

• Orthopedic Spine Surgery
• Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine Disorders
• Work-Related Spinal Injuries
• Degenerative Spine Conditions
• Spinal Trauma and Surgical Management
• Workers’ Compensation Evaluations (NY)
• Impairment and Disability Assessments
• Return-to-Work Determinations

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training or significant experience in Spine Surgery preferred
• Current, unrestricted New York medical license
• New York Workers’ Compensation Board Certification required
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in Orthopedic Spine Surgery
• Ability to complete required orientation and training sessions
• Maintain all applicable licensure, certifications, and credentialing requirements

Benefits

• Independent contractor (1099) role with flexible scheduling
• Ability to select case types and workload based on availability
• No physician-patient relationship is established; no treatment is provided—all reviews are advisory only
• Streamlined case flow via a secure online portal
• Administrative support provided, including medical record organization and case preparation
• Fully organized records and relevant clinical guidelines provided for review
• Training, ongoing support, and a dedicated point of contact provided