Physician Reviewer - Orthopedic Spine (Utilization Review)

Dane Street; Texas; Remote; USD 560 - 780; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 contractor

Fast case turnaround

Flat per-case pay

Fully remote

Flexible scheduling

No patient contact

Pre-organized records

Onboarding & support

Job summary

Dane Street is expanding its panel of Physician Reviewers. We are seeking Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons with an active Texas medical license and Workers' Compensation Board Certification to conduct Utilization Reviews, fully remote.

This is a non-clinical contractor role offering supplemental income with flexible scheduling. Physicians provide objective, evidence-based opinions on medical necessity; no patient contact and no doctor-patient relationship is established.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery
• Active, unrestricted Texas medical license
• Active clinical practice

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to determine the medical necessity of services
• Utilize state-specific workers' compensation guidelines and nationally recognized criteria
• Submit clear, concise, and well-supported determinations
• Complete reviews within required timeframes (typically 1-5 business days)
• Participate in peer-to-peer calls as needed (coordinated by Dane Street)
• Complete addenda when new information is provided

Skills

Board Certification in Orthopedic

Active clinical practice

Medical licensing and compliance

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 with an active Texas medical license and Workers' Compensation Board Certification to conduct Utilization Reviews.

This is a fully remote, non-clinical role offering supplemental income with flexible scheduling. Physicians provide objective, evidence-based opinions on the medical necessity of treatment requests and appeals. No patient contact, no treatment, and no doctor-patient relationship is established.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review medical records to determine the medical necessity of services
• Utilize state-specific workers' compensation guidelines and nationally recognized criteria
• Submit clear, concise, and well-supported determinations
• Complete reviews within required timeframes (typically 1-5 business days)
• Participate in peer-to-peer calls as needed (coordinated by Dane Street)
• Complete addenda when new information is provided

Role Highlights:

• Independent contractor (1099) status
• Average case takes 15 minutes or less
• Flat rate per case - consistent, supplemental income
• Fully remote - work from anywhere
• You control volume and availability
• No direct patient interaction or treatment
• Chronological, pre-organized medical records provided
• User-friendly portal and streamlined case management
• Full onboarding and ongoing support included

Requirements:

• Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery
• Active, unrestricted Texas medical license
• Active clinical practice

About Dane Street:

Dane Street is a national leader in Utilization Review and Independent Medical Review services. We partner with highly qualified, actively practicing physicians to ensure high-quality, evidence-based clinical decisions that support better outcomes across the healthcare system.