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Orthopedic Spine 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

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Dane Street, a nationally recognized Independent Review Organization (IRO) and leading provider of Utilization Review (UR) services, is expanding our expert physician panel. We are actively seeking Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeons licensed in New York to perform independent medical reviews on a flexible, remote basis.

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

Position Overview

  • Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery (Spine Focus Preferred)
  • License: Active, unrestricted New York medical license required
  • Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
  • Work Location: Fully Remote / Telework
  • Compensation: Per-case basis (average case review takes 15–20 minutes)
  • Scheduling: You set your own availability and case volume
  • Start Date: Onboarding and training completed in under 1 week

Key Responsibilities

  • Review treatment requests and determine medical necessity
  • Evaluate appealed cases and deliver impartial, evidence-based decisions
  • Provide detailed written reports—no direct patient care involved
  • Utilize Dane Street’s secure, intuitive online portal for all casework

Qualifications

  • Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (Spine subspecialty preferred)
  • Active, unrestricted New York Medical License
  • Ongoing clinical practice required
  • Strong analytical and written communication skills
  • Ability to apply clinical knowledge to guideline-based review processes

Why Partner with Dane Street?

  • Flexibility: Work when and how often you want—total control over your schedule
  • Efficiency: Most reviews take just 15–20 minutes
  • No Admin Hassles: We handle all record collection and formatting
  • Supportive Onboarding: Full training and continuous team support provided
  • Streamlined Technology: Access to organized case records and clinical guidelines in one user-friendly platform
  • Timely Turnarounds: Most cases are due within 1–5 business days

Ready to join a trusted leader in medical review services and make an impact—on your terms?
Apply now to become a part of Dane Street’s expert physician panel.

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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.

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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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