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Dane Street
New York · Remote OK

Physician Reviewer - Orthopedic Surgery (Utilization Review)

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Posted 7mo ago

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.

Apply today to join our Physician Review Panel and start earning on your schedule.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Reviewer - Orthopedic Surgery (Utilization Review) at Dane Street a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician roles — ranked against 22,241 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.

Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.8 / 10 · top 25% in physician rolesranked against 22,241 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $266k (middle half $175k–$300k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS physician listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,241 Physician roles listings); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-life snapshot

median 8.4this job 7.8
Better work-life than 40% of Physician Advisor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 32 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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