Physician Reviewer - Neurological Surgery (Utilization Review) IL

Board-Certified Neurological Surgeons

Dane Street, a leading Independent Review Organization (IRO) and national provider of Utilization Review (UR) services, is currently expanding our physician panel. We are seeking Board-Certified Neurological Surgeons with an active Illinois medical license to perform independent medical reviews on a flexible, remote (telework) basis.

This is a non-clinical, contract opportunity (1099) ideal for physicians interested in supplemental income and non-traditional work while maintaining an active surgical or clinical practice.

Specialty Needed: Neurological Surgery License Required: Active, unrestricted Illinois medical license Employment Type: Independent contractor (1099) Location: Telework / Remote Compensation: Per-case payment (average case takes 1520 minutes) Workload: You set your own schedule and case volume Start Date: Training and onboarding can be completed in under one week

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical necessity determinations on treatment and surgical requests
• Review appealed cases and render evidence-based opinions
• No direct patient care or treatment involved this is advisory only
• Complete all reviews using Dane Street's secure and user-friendly portal

Requirements:

• Current, unrestricted Illinois Medical License
• Board Certification in Neurological Surgery
• Active clinical or surgical practice
• Strong written communication skills

Why Join Dane Street?

• Flexible Schedule: Choose your availability and volume of cases
• Efficient Workflow: Reviews average 1520 minutes each
• No Admin Burden: We handle all records, communications, and formatting
• Supportive Team: Full training, dedicated onboarding, and ongoing support
• Streamlined Technology: Chronological records and guideline references in a simple click-to-view portal
• Predictable Turnaround: Most reviews due within 15 business days