Key Facts

Remote From:

Fixed term

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Workers' Compensation Claims Mental Status Examination Disability Management Spinal Cord Injuries Degenerative Disc Disease Clinical Documentation Peer-To-Peer

Other Skills

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Scheduling

Roles & Responsibilities

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery
Current, unrestricted New York medical license
New York Workers’ Compensation Board Certification required

Requirements:

Reviewing medical records
Preparing clear clinical summaries
Engaging in peer-to-peer communications when necessary
Responding to client-specific questions related to spinal conditions

Job description

Requirements

Overview

Dane Street is seeking experienced Orthopedic Spine Surgeons licensed in New York and certified in New York Workers’ Compensation to join our growing team of independent physician reviewers. In this role, you will apply your spine surgery expertise to conduct comprehensive medical record reviews and provide objective, evidence-based clinical opinions.

This is a fully remote opportunity that allows you to customize your schedule while working as a 1099 independent contractor.

Position Description

Your primary responsibilities will include reviewing medical records, preparing clear clinical summaries, engaging in peer-to-peer communications when necessary, and responding to client-specific questions related to spinal conditions, surgical and non-surgical management, causation, impairment, and disability in the context of workers’ compensation cases.

Areas of Expertise

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine Disorders
Work-Related Spinal Injuries
Degenerative Spine Conditions
Spinal Trauma and Surgical Management
Workers’ Compensation Evaluations (NY)
Impairment and Disability Assessments
Return-to-Work Determinations

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship training or significant experience in Spine Surgery preferred
Current, unrestricted New York medical license
New York Workers’ Compensation Board Certification required
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Ability to complete required orientation and training sessions
Maintain all applicable licensure, certifications, and credentialing requirements

Benefits

Independent contractor (1099) role with flexible scheduling
Ability to select case types and workload based on availability
No physician-patient relationship is established; no treatment is provided—all reviews are advisory only
Streamlined case flow via a secure online portal
Administrative support provided, including medical record organization and case preparation
Fully organized records and relevant clinical guidelines provided for review
Training, ongoing support, and a dedicated point of contact provided