Orthopedic Surgery Expert Evaluator

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Orthopedic Surgeon
Type: Contract
Compensation: $350/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible part-time hours

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI answers to orthopedic surgery questions for clinical accuracy, safety, and alignment with current standards of care.
• Check each answer against the patient chart and decide which of two responses is stronger.
• Write structured rationales on clinical rigor, completeness, and clarity.
• Flag errors that could compromise patient safety.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified in ABOS Orthopaedic Surgery through an ABMS member board or the AOA.
• Active, unrestricted US medical license.
• Residency complete, plus fellowship where your specialty requires one.
• Currently practicing and seeing patients in the US, with at least 1 year of independent practice after training.
• 3+ years of post-training experience strongly preferred.
• Clear written communication and close attention to detail.

Start Date

• Immediate

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume.
• Complete a 25-minute conversational interview on your background, experience, and motivations.
• Credential verification: license status, board certification, training, and current practice setting.
• Receive next steps and onboarding details within a few days.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.