Offer summary

Qualifications:

Board certification in Neurological Surgery., Active, unrestricted Illinois medical license., Experience in clinical or surgical practice., Strong written communication skills..

Key responsibilities:

Perform independent medical reviews on treatment and surgical requests.

Review appealed cases and provide evidence-based opinions.

Use Dane Street’s secure portal to complete reviews.

Maintain a flexible schedule to manage case volume.

Job description

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 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.

Position Details

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 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 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 15–20 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 1–5 business days