Physician Reviewer - Orthopedic Surgery (Utilization Review)

Dane Street, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 220 - 450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 Contract

Fully Remote

Flexible Scheduling

Supplemental Income

Job summary

Dane Street is seeking Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons to join its panel as remote Physician Reviewers. You will conduct Utilization Reviews, determine medical necessity, and provide evidence-based determinations with no patient contact.

This independent contractor role offers flexible scheduling, a flat per-case rate, and the ability to work remotely from anywhere. Active NY license and WC certification are required.

Qualifications

• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with active NY license and workers' comp certification.
• Active clinical practice concurrently with reviewer duties.
• Ability to review records and determine medical necessity.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to determine medical necessity of services
• Utilize state-specific workers' compensation guidelines and criteria
• Submit clear, concise, well-supported determinations
• Complete reviews within 1–5 business days
• Participate in peer-to-peer calls as needed
• Complete addenda when new information is provided

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery Board-Certified

NY Medical License Active

Workers' Comp Certification NY

Active Clinical Practice

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 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.