Job description
Description
Dane Street, a leading Independent Review Organization (IRO) and national provider of Utilization Review (UR) services, is currently expanding our physician panel. We are seeking Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeons with an active New York medical license to perform independent medical reviews on a flexible, remote (telework) basis.
This is a non-clinical, contract opportunity (1099) ideal for physicians interested in supplemental income and non-traditional work, while continuing their active clinical practice.
Position Details
- Specialty Needed: Orthopedic Spine Surgery
- License Required: Active, unrestricted New York medical license
- Employment Type: Independent contractor (1099)
- Location: Telework / Remote
- Compensation: Per-case payment (average case takes 15–20 minutes)
- Workload: You set your own schedule and case volume
- Start Date: Training and onboarding can be completed in under one week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide medical necessity determinations on treatment requests
- Review appealed cases and render objective, evidence-based opinions
- No direct patient care or treatment involved – this is an advisory-only role
- Complete all reviews using Dane Street’s secure and user-friendly online portal
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted New York Medical License
- Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (subspecialty in Spine preferred)
- Active clinical practice
- Strong written communication and analytical skills
Why Join Dane Street?
- Flexible Schedule: Choose your availability and the number of cases you want to review
- Efficient Workflow: Reviews typically take 15–20 minutes
- No Administrative Burden: We handle all records, communications, and formatting
- Supportive Team: Full training, dedicated onboarding, and ongoing support
- Streamlined Technology: Chronologically organized records and guideline references in a click-to-view format
- Predictable Turnaround: Most reviews are due within 1–5 business days
