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Physician Reviewer - Texas Counter Affidavit Work (Orthopedic Surgery)

Orthopedic SurgeryContract

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

This telework opportunity provides the ability to customize your schedule and caseload within the week while maintaining client-mandated turnaround times. Our reviewers are compensated on a per-case basis as a 1099 independent contractor.

Candidates must be an Orthopedic Surgeon in the Dallas or Houston area and hold a TX License, with testimony/deposition/counter affidavit work experience. Candidates must also have access to a TX notary or be readily available for online notaries.

Job Summary

Our Physician Reviewers need to have strong experience in analyzing the application of CPT codes in combination with usual and customary state fee schedule reductions across multiple jurisdictions with an in-depth understanding of CPT codes and the state-specific fees associated with them.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews all medical records and addresses each question posed by the client utilizing client-specific criteria or other nationally recognized evidence-based criteria

Ensures that the rationale for the determination is clear, concise, and contains adequate supporting documentation to substantiate the decision

Identifies, critiques, and utilizes current criteria and resources such as national, state, and professional association guidelines and peer-reviewed literature that support sound and objective decision-making and rationales in reviews; refrains from using case studies, cohorts, and the like to make decisions due to their limited sample sizes

  • Provides copies of any criteria utilized in a review with the report in a timely manner
  • Returns cases on or before the due date and time
  • Maintains proper credentialing and state licenses and any special certifications or requirements necessary to perform the job (TX license is Required)

Attends All Required Orientation and Training

Performs other duties as assigned including identifying and responding to quality assurance issues, complaints, regulatory issues, depositions, court appearances, or audits

Please Be Aware

In the interest of the security of both parties, please be aware that Dane Street will never conduct an interview via text or request checks from candidates for purchasing equipment.

We offer generous Paid Time Off, excellent benefits package and a competitive salary. Apple equipment and media stipend is provided for remote work space. Come up to speed quickly with our strong training program! If you want to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment where you can provide meaningful contributions, then we encourage you to apply.

About DANE Street

A fast-paced, Inc. 500 Company with a high-performance culture, is seeking insightful, astute forward-thinking professionals.

We process over 200,000 insurance claims annually for leading national and regional Workers’ Compensation, Disability, Auto and Group Health Carriers, Third-Party Administrators, Managed Care Organizations, Employers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers.

We provide customized Independent Medical Exam and Peer Review programs that assist our clients in reaching the appropriate medical determination as part of the claims management process.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewers analyze medical records, addressing client questions using established criteria, ensuring determinations are clear, concise, and well-supported by adequate documentation. Major duties include utilizing current guidelines, adhering to turnaround times, and maintaining necessary professional credentials.

Requirements

Candidates must be an Orthopedic Surgeon located in the Dallas or Houston area, holding an active TX License, and possessing experience with testimony, deposition, or counter affidavit work. A strong understanding of CPT codes, state fee schedules, and access to notary services are also mandatory requirements.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic SurgeryMedical Record AnalysisCPT CodingState Fee Schedule AnalysisEvidence-Based Criteria UtilizationLegal TestimonyRegulatory Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Reviewer - Texas Counter Affidavit Work (Orthopedic Surgery) at Dane Street a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery — ranked against 363 active Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Dane Street holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 156 active listings.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 6 employers

4
<$400k
3
$400k-550k
1
$622k
2
$700k-850k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$809k-$838k
#2

Orthopedic Surgeon | $50K Sign-On & Loan Repayment | Lakewood, NY

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#3

Physician - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Duluth, MN

$622k
#4

Orthopedic Surgeon Philadelphia PA

$450k – $520k
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 363 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

Paid Time Off
Apple Equipment
Media Stipend
Training Program