Disability Peer Review - Nephrology - Board Certified
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Nephrology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Telemedicine
Location Florida, Florida, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/18/24
Dane Street is expanding our physician panel! This is a remote/telework opportunity for supplemental income for physicians providing a caseload customized to your schedule. Our physician panel is comprised of independent contract reviewers (1099) compensated on a per-case basis.

Board Certification in Nephrology, active practice, disability peer review experience is a plus but not required.


As Physician Reviewer/Advisor for Disability Peer Review, you will utilize clinical expertise to review medical records provided and return an independent, professional opinion on the clamant’s functionality and restrictions or limitations as it relates to an application for disability benefits or the current status of disability. Determinations are based on the clinical evidence within the medical records provided.

On a contract basis as individual schedule permits, accepts cases, reviews all medical records, and addresses each question posed utilizing client-specific criteria or other nationally recognized evidence-based criteria and opines on disability status

Ensures a clear rationale for determination that is concise and contains adequate supporting documentation to substantiate the decision

Identifies and employs current criteria and resources such as national, state, and professional association guidelines and peer-reviewed literature that support sound and objective decision-making and rationales in reviews; refrains from using case studies, cohorts, and the like to make decisions

Provides a report and copies of any criteria utilized within the review promptly

Returns cases on or before the due date and time specified

Completes peer-to-peer calls/call attempts as required based on client-specific protocol with the goal of obtaining information not included in medical records as well as any necessary clarification

Performs other duties as assigned including addressing any necessary clarification, providing addendum as required (with additional compensation,) and identifying and responding to potential quality assurance issues, complaints, and regulatory issues.

Board certification required, active practice required