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Dane Street
Tennessee · Remote OK

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon - Clinical Reviewer | Tennessee (Remote)

Orthopedic Surgery 8.1 Work-LifeContract

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Posted 1mo ago

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

Medical record reviewEvidence-based medicineDocumentation review

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.

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.1 / 10 · top 5% in orthopedic surgeryranked against 377 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 days · 20% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 137 postings, 89 closed
New Orthopedic Surgery listings334 in the last 30 days246 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (377 Orthopedic Surgery listings), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
85%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.1
Among the best 10% of Orthopedic Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 377 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Dane Street

Insurance
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Predictable work hours
Choose case types and workload
No peer-to-peer calls
No doctor-patient relationship
Online work portal
Administrative support
Initial training provided