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Dane Street
TELECOMMUTE, New York · Remote OK

Board Certified Physician Reviewer - Orthopedic Surgeon (NY)

Orthopedic Surgery 8.4 Work-LifeContract

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Job Description

Dane Street is seeking experienced Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons to join our growing team of expert clinical reviewers.

In this role, you will apply your orthopedic expertise to conduct comprehensive reviews of clinical cases and provide objective, evidence-based medical opinions.

This is a telework opportunity that allows you to customize your schedule while working as a 1099 independent contractor.

Your primary responsibilities will include reviewing medical records, preparing clear and concise clinical summaries, participating in peer-to-peer discussions when appropriate, and responding to specific questions from our clients related to orthopedic care.

We are currently seeking professionals with expertise in:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries and Conditions

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, defensible medical determinations.

Requirements

  • MD or DO with completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency
  • Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Current, unrestricted New York medical license
  • Minimum of 5+ years of clinical orthopedic experience
  • Ability to attend all required orientation and training sessions
  • Maintains appropriate credentialing, state licensure, and any certifications required to perform the role

Benefits

  • Independent consultant role offering schedule flexibility and predictable work hours
  • Ability to choose case types and workload based on your availability
  • 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 all 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

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board Certified Physician Reviewer - Orthopedic Surgeon (NY) at Dane Street a 8.4 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, flexible scheduling.

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 score8.4 / 10 · top 5% in orthopedic surgeryranked against 377 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOrthopedic Surgery median $266k (middle half $175k–$300k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
85%
Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.4
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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