Orthopedic Surgery Specialist (Mississippi) - Remote Utilization Review Opportun

Dane Street, LLC; Parchman (MS); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dane Street, a leader in Utilization Review, seeks remote Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons as Physician Reviewers. This non-clinical role offers flexibility and 1099 status, focusing on delivering evidence-based opinions about treatment necessity without patient contact.

Benefits

Work remotely from anywhere

Set your own schedule

Flat rate per case for predictable income

Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing support

No patient interaction or liability

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery is mandatory.
• Must be licensed to practice in Mississippi.
• Experience with Workers’ Compensation cases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for treatment necessity.
• Deliver determinations based on evidence.
• Complete reviews in assigned timeframes.

Skills

Evidence-based opinion delivery

Reviewing medical records

Applying workers’ compensation guidelines

Clear communication

Education

Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

Job Description
Dane Street, a nationally recognized Independent Review Organization (IRO), is expanding its panel of Physician Reviewers. We are currently seeking Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons (Spine experience preferred) licensed in Mississippi to perform Utilization Reviews.

This is a non-clinical, fully remote role designed to offer supplemental income with complete flexibility. As a Physician Reviewer, you will deliver objective, evidence-based opinions regarding the medical necessity of treatment requests and appeals. This is not a treatment role—no patient contact, no exams, and no doctor-patient relationship is established.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review medical records and treatment plans for medical necessity
• Apply state-specific workers’ compensation guidelines and national evidence-based criteria
• Deliver clear, concise, and well-supported determinations
• Complete reviews within assigned timeframes (usually 1–5 business days)
• Participate in peer-to-peer discussions when requested (scheduled by Dane Street)
• Update determinations if additional medical records are submitted

Why Join Dane Street?

• 1099 Independent Contractor status
• Average review time: 15 minutes or less per case
• Flat rate per case – predictable, supplemental income
• Work remotely from anywhere you choose
• Set your own schedule and review volume
• No patient interaction or liability
• Chronologically organized medical records provided
• Intuitive, secure online portal
• Full onboarding and training provided, with ongoing support

Requirements:

• Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (Spine experience preferred)
• Active, unrestricted medical license in Mississippi
• Experience with Workers’ Compensation cases is a plus
• Must be actively practicing in a clinical setting

About Dane Street:
Dane Street is a national leader in Utilization Review and Independent Medical Review services. We work with highly qualified, practicing physicians to ensure accurate, evidence-based clinical decisions that support better healthcare outcomes.