Description 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 Orthopedic Spine Surgeons with an active New York 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 continuing their active clinical practice.
Position Details Specialty Needed: Orthopedic Spine Surgery
License Required: Active, unrestricted New York medical license
Employment Type: Independent contractor (1099)
Location: Telework / Remote
Compensation: Per-case payment (average case takes 15–20 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 requests
Review appealed cases and render objective, evidence-based opinions
No direct patient care or treatment involved – this is an advisory-only role
Complete all reviews using Dane Street’s secure and user-friendly online portal
Requirements Current, unrestricted New York Medical License
Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (subspecialty in Spine preferred)
Active clinical practice
Strong written communication and analytical skills
Why Join Dane Street? Flexible Schedule: Choose your availability and the number of cases you want to review
Efficient Workflow: Reviews typically take 15–20 minutes
No Administrative Burden: We handle all records, communications, and formatting
Supportive Team: Full training, dedicated onboarding, and ongoing support
Streamlined Technology: Chronologically organized records and guideline references in a click-to-view format
Predictable Turnaround: Most reviews are due within 1–5 business days