Physician Reviewer - Psychiatry (Utilization Review)

Dane Street, LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Supplemental income

Full onboarding support

Job summary

A national healthcare review firm is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist for a fully remote role evaluating the necessity of treatment requests. The position allows flexible scheduling and offers supplemental income with no direct patient contact. Ideal candidates will have an active New York medical license and Workers’ Compensation Board Certification.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Psychiatry required.
• Active clinical practice preferred.
• Good understanding of medical necessity reviews.
• Active clinical practice required.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for necessity of services.
• Utilize workers’ compensation guidelines.
• Submit well-supported determinations.
• Complete reviews within required timeframes (1–5 business days).
• Participate in peer-to-peer calls as needed.
• Prepare addenda when new information is provided.

Skills

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Evidence-based clinical decision-making

Utilization Review knowledge

Active clinical practice

Education

Active, unrestricted New York medical license

Workers’ Compensation Board Certification

Job description

Overview

Dane Street, a nationally recognized Independent Review Organization (IRO), is expanding its panel of Physician Reviewers. We are currently seeking Board-Certified Psychiatrist 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.

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 Psychiatry
• 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.