Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Reviewer (NY - Workers’ Comp Certified)

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

Able to complete required orientation and training sessions

Maintain all applicable licensure, certifications, and credentialing requirements

Qualifications

Experience in reviewing medical records

Preparing clear clinical summaries

Engaging in peer-to-peer communications when necessary

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

Skills

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

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