Physician Reviewer - Orthopedic Surgery (Utilization Review) NY

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