Offer summary

Qualifications:

Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery is required, with a preference for spine experience., An active, unrestricted medical license in Mississippi is necessary., Experience with Workers’ Compensation cases is a plus., Candidates must be actively practicing in a clinical setting..

Key responsibilities:

Review medical records and treatment plans for medical necessity.

Apply state-specific workers’ compensation guidelines and national evidence-based criteria.

Deliver clear, concise, and well-supported determinations within assigned timeframes.

Participate in peer-to-peer discussions when requested and update determinations as needed.

Job description

Job Description
Dane Street, a nationally recognized Independent Review Organization (IRO), is expanding its panel of Physician Reviewers. We are currently seeking Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons (Spine experience preferred) licensed in Mississippi to perform Utilization Reviews.

This is a non-clinical, fully remote role designed to offer supplemental income with complete flexibility. As a Physician Reviewer, you will deliver objective, evidence-based opinions regarding the medical necessity of treatment requests and appeals. This is not a treatment role—no patient contact, no exams, and no doctor-patient relationship is established.

Key Responsibilities:

Review medical records and treatment plans for medical necessity
Apply state-specific workers’ compensation guidelines and national evidence-based criteria
Deliver clear, concise, and well-supported determinations
Complete reviews within assigned timeframes (usually 1–5 business days)
Participate in peer-to-peer discussions when requested (scheduled by Dane Street)
Update determinations if additional medical records are submitted

Why Join Dane Street?

1099 Independent Contractor status
Average review time: 15 minutes or less per case
Flat rate per case – predictable, supplemental income
Work remotely from anywhere you choose
Set your own schedule and review volume
No patient interaction or liability
Chronologically organized medical records provided
Intuitive, secure online portal
Full onboarding and training provided, with ongoing support

Requirements:

Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (Spine experience preferred)
Active, unrestricted medical license in Mississippi
Experience with Workers’ Compensation cases is a plus
Must be actively practicing in a clinical setting

About Dane Street:
Dane Street is a national leader in Utilization Review and Independent Medical Review services. We work with highly qualified, practicing physicians to ensure accurate, evidence-based clinical decisions that support better healthcare outcomes.

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