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
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.