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Dane StreetDS

Neurological Surgeon - Utilization Reviewer (MUST be licensed in New York)

Dane Street is a national provider of Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) and Peer Review services for the insurance and legal industries, focused on delivering credible, objective, and timely medical analyses.

Dane Street

Employee count: 51-200

United States only

Dane Street, a nationally recognized Independent Review Organization (IRO) and a leading provider of Utilization Review (UR) services, is expanding its panel of physician experts. We are actively seeking Board-Certified Neurological Surgeons with an active New York medical license to conduct independent medical reviews on a flexible, remote basis.

This is a non-clinical, contract opportunity perfect for surgeons looking to earn supplemental income while maintaining their clinical practice.

Position Details

  • Specialty: Neurological Surgery
  • License Requirement: Active, unrestricted New York medical license
  • Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
  • Location: Fully Remote / Telework
  • Compensation: Paid per case (average case takes 15–20 minutes)
  • Schedule: Set your own availability and review volume
  • Onboarding: Fast-track training; start reviewing in under 1 week

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform independent reviews of treatment requests for medical necessity
  • Evaluate appealed cases and issue fair, evidence-based determinations
  • Draft clear, comprehensive written reports — no direct patient care
  • Access and manage casework through Dane Street’s secure online portal

Candidate Requirements

  • Board Certification in Neurological Surgery
  • Active, unrestricted New York State Medical License
  • Ongoing clinical practice required
  • Excellent written communication and analytical skills
  • Experience with evidence-based medicine and guideline-driven evaluations (e.g., ODG, AANS/CNS guidelines)

Why Join Dane Street?

  • True Flexibility: Work from anywhere, anytime—you control your schedule
  • Minimal Time Commitment: Most reviews take only 15–20 minutes
  • No Admin Overhead: We handle all record collection and formatting
  • Dedicated Support: Full training provided with continuous assistance
  • Efficient Technology: Secure platform with streamlined access to clinical records and guidelines
  • Fast Turnarounds: Most cases are due within 1–5 business days

Ready to Lend Your Expertise?

Join a respected leader in medical review services and make a difference—on your terms.
Apply today to become a part of Dane Street’s elite physician review panel.

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Job type

Contractor

Experience level

Senior

Location requirements

United States

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

Job categories

Hospital & Health CareMedical Reviewer For NeurologyIME Alyssa

Skills

New York State Medical LicenseUtilization ReviewNeurological SurgeryRemote WorkWritten CommunicationAnalytical SkillsGuideline Driven EvaluationsAANS CNS GuidelinesSecure Online PortalClinical Case Review

About Dane Street

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Dane Street is a leading provider of independent medical examinations (IMEs) and peer review services, dedicated to serving clients across the insurance and legal sectors. Our customers, including insurance carriers, third-party administrators, managed care organizations, and legal professionals, face the challenge of making accurate and objective medical determinations in claims management. We understand that navigating the complexities of workers' compensation, auto/liability, disability, and group health claims requires credible, timely, and unbiased medical expertise. That's why we've built a national network of board-certified, active-practice physicians covering over 100 specialties. Our sole mission is to provide our clients with the critical insights they need to ensure fair and appropriate outcomes. We process over 200,000 referrals annually, a testament to the trust our clients place in our ability to deliver high-quality, defensible medical reviews.

At Dane Street, we are committed to simplifying the referral process and making it as seamless as possible for our clients. Our proprietary technology platform, AccessDS, is a web-architected, rules-based system that allows for easy case submission, tracking, and reporting. We recognize that our clients have unique needs, which is why our platform is highly configurable to accommodate specific workflows and requirements. This focus on technology-enabled flexibility, combined with our dedicated team of professionals, ensures we consistently meet the highest expectations for turnaround time, quality, and responsiveness. We pride ourselves on being more than just a vendor; we strive to be a trusted partner, functioning as a natural and valuable extension of our clients' internal teams. Our commitment is to 'finish the job' on every case, providing the objective analysis necessary for confident decision-making in the claims process.

Employee benefits

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Pet Insurance

Voluntary pet insurance plans.

Basic Life Insurance

Company-paid basic life insurance.

Critical Illness

Voluntary critical illness insurance plan.

Long-Term Disability

Company-paid long-term disability coverage.

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Dane Street

Company size

51-200 employees

Founded in

2008

Chief executive officer

Will Fulton

Markets

Healthcare ServicesMedical Review ServicesInsuranceLegalWorkers' CompensationDisability Claims ManagementAuto and Liability ClaimsHealth ITThird Party AdministrationSaaS

Employees live in

United States
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