Board Certified Physician Reviewer - Orthopedic Surgeon (NY)
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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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.4 / 10 · top 5% in orthopedic surgery | ranked against 377 Orthopedic Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Orthopedic Surgery median $266k (middle half $175k–$300k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| 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 |
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