Physician Reviewer - Orthopedic Spine Surgery (Utilization Review) IL

Dane Street; Illinois; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A national independent review organization is seeking Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialists to perform 100% remote independent medical reviews. This non-clinical role allows you to maintain an active clinical practice while earning supplemental income. With flexible scheduling and efficiency, most reviews take only 15-20 minutes. Join us for a supportive environment with full training and robust resources.

Benefits

Work from anywhere

Control your time and workload

No administrative burden

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Illinois Medical License.
• Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery with fellowship training or extensive experience in Spine Surgery.
• Active clinical practice.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct objective, evidence-based reviews of spinal treatment requests.
• Provide medical necessity determinations and opinions on appealed cases.
• No patient interaction or direct clinical care—this is an advisory-only role.
• Submit reviews through the secure online platform.

Job description

Overview

Dane Street, a nationally recognized Independent Review Organization (IRO) and leading provider of Utilization Review (UR) services, is expanding our panel of expert physician reviewers. We are actively seeking Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialists with an active Illinois medical license to perform independent medical reviews on a remote (telework) basis.

This is a non-clinical, 1099 contract opportunity, ideal for physicians interested in earning supplemental income while maintaining an active clinical practice.

Position Details

• Specialty Needed: Orthopedic Surgery - Spine
• License Required: Active, unrestricted Illinois medical license
• Employment Type: Independent contractor (1099)
• Location: Remote / Telework
• Compensation: Per-case payment (average case takes 15-20 minutes)
• Workload: You choose your own schedule and number of cases
• Start Date: Onboarding and training completed in under one week

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct objective, evidence-based reviews of spinal treatment requests
• Provide medical necessity determinations and opinions on appealed cases
• No patient interaction or direct clinical care—this is an advisory-only role
• Submit reviews through Dane Street's secure, user-friendly online platform

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Illinois Medical License
• Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery with fellowship training or extensive experience in Spine Surgery
• Active clinical practice
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills

Why Join Dane Street?

• Work from Anywhere: 100% remote flexibility
• Your Schedule, Your Volume: Control your time and workload
• Fast, Efficient Reviews: Most cases take only 15-20 minutes
• No Administrative Burden: We manage records, formatting, and coordination
• Full Support: Robust training, easy onboarding, and access to clinical resources
• Intuitive Portal: Chronological records, click-to-access guidelines, and efficient navigation
• Consistent Workflows: Most reviews are due within 1-5 business days