Physician Reviewer - Orthopedic Surgery (Utilization Review)

Dane Street; New York (NY); Remote; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dane Street is seeking a Physician Reviewer for Orthopedic Surgery with an active New York medical license. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to provide objective medical necessity reviews without direct patient contact. Ideal candidates are board-certified orthopedic surgeons looking for supplemental income with flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Work from anywhere

Ongoing support

Qualifications

• Must have board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Active New York medical license required.
• Workers’ Compensation Board Certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to determine medical necessity.
• Submit clear and supported determinations.
• Participate in peer-to-peer calls as needed.

Skills

Objective evidence-based opinions

Review medical records

Education

Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery

Active, unrestricted New York medical license

Workers’ Compensation Board Certification (New York)

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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 New York 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 New York medical license
• Workers’ Compensation Board Certification (New York)
• 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.

Apply today to join our Physician Review Panel and start earning on your schedule.

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