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Mercor logoMercor$175/hrRemote in United StatesContractPosted 6d ago

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About the role

Mercor is hiring board-certified ophthalmologists (MDs and DOs) to evaluate health AI models in partnership with a leading AI lab.

You will read de-identified patient charts and judge AI answers to clinical questions in ophthalmology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate AI answers to ophthalmology 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

Required Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Board certified in ABO Ophthalmology 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

Project Details

  • Remote and hourly, with flexible part-time hours
  • Start date: immediate

Application & Onboarding

  • Upload your 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

Apply today and put your clinical expertise to work shaping the health models clinicians and patients will rely on.

Where you can work

This role is 100% remote, for applicants located in United States.

From Mercor's job posting, checked 30 Oct 2026.

About Mercor

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How it pays: Weekly via Stripe (1099 contractors).

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