Physician Reviewer - Psychiatry (Utilization Review)

Dane Street, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 890 - 1,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Independent contractor (1099)

Flexible scheduling

Control volume & availability

Flat rate per case

Job summary

Dane Street, LLC is seeking Board-Certified Psychiatrists with an active New York license and Workers’ Compensation Board Certification for Utilization Reviews. This is a fully remote, non-clinical contractor role offering supplemental income and flexible scheduling.

No patient contact or doctor-patient relationship is established. Responsibilities include reviewing medical records for medical necessity, applying workers’ compensation guidelines, and delivering clear determinations within

Qualifications

• Independent contractor (1099) status required.
• Remote, non-clinical role with flexible scheduling.
• No patient contact and no direct treatment.

Responsibilities

• Review records to determine medical necessity of services.
• Apply state-specific workers’ compensation guidelines and recognized criteria.
• Submit clear, concise determinations with supporting reasoning.

Skills

Independent contractor status (1099)

Remote work readiness

Time management

Non-patient-facing role

Education

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Active, unrestricted NY medical license

Workers’ Compensation Board Certification (New York)

Job description

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.

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 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.