Orthopedic Spine Surgeon - Clinical Reviewer | Tennessee (Remote)
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Job Description
Dane Street is seeking experienced Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeons to join our growing team of expert clinical reviewers. In this role, you will apply your orthopedic and spine expertise to conduct comprehensive reviews of clinical cases and provide objective, evidence-based medical advisory opinions.
This is a fully remote opportunity that allows you to customize your schedule while working as a 1099 independent contractor.
Your primary responsibilities will include reviewing medical records and clinical documentation, preparing clear and concise clinical summaries, and responding to specific questions from our clients related to orthopedic and spine care. This role involves advisory medical record reviews only and does not involve peer-to-peer discussions, calls, or direct patient care.
We Are Currently Seeking Professionals with Expertise In
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Spinal Conditions and Disorders
- Orthopedic Procedures and Treatment
- Spine Procedures and Treatment
Evaluation of Medical Records and Clinical Documentation
Join a team that values your clinical judgment and commitment to improving the quality, accuracy, and consistency of healthcare assessments. Your expertise plays a vital role in supporting high-quality, objective, and defensible medical determinations.
Requirements
- MD or DO from an accredited medical program
- Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery and/or Spine Surgery
- Current, unrestricted Tennessee medical license
- Minimum of 5+ years of clinical orthopedic and spine surgery experience
- Ability to attend all required orientation and training sessions
- Maintains appropriate credentialing, state licensure, and any certifications required to perform the role
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to communicate findings clearly and objectively in written form
Benefits
- Independent consultant role offering schedule flexibility and predictable work hours
- Ability to choose case types and workload based on your availability
No Peer-to-peer Calls or Discussions
- No doctor–patient relationship established; no treatment is provided — all reviews are advisory only
- Streamlined case flow through a user-friendly online work portal
- Dane Street manages administrative processes, medical record organization, and communications
- Fully prepared cases with organized medical records and applicable clinical guidelines
- Initial training provided, along with ongoing support and a dedicated point of contact
- Work remotely from anywhere in Tennessee
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive reviews of clinical cases and provide objective, evidence-based medical advisory opinions. Prepare clear and concise clinical summaries based on medical records and documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthopedic Spine Surgeon - Clinical Reviewer | Tennessee (Remote) at Dane Street a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 377 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.1 / 10 · top 5% in orthopedic surgery | ranked against 377 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physician listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery hiring demand | #16 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 days · 20% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 334 in the last 30 days | 246 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery pay trend | +13.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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