Emergency Medicine Physician — O*NET Occupation Study | $115/hr Remote
Overview
Mercor is redesigning the U.S. government's O*NET framework to more accurately reflect the role of emergency medicine physicians. They're recruiting experienced ER doctors for a paid, 30-minute online survey to share firsthand insights into their daily tasks and clinical decision-making. Your input will directly shape how this occupation is documented for years to come.
What You'll Do4
- 1Complete a one-time online survey or interview detailing your routine responsibilities as an emergency medicine physician.
- 2Describe your approach to triage, patient stabilization, and critical decision-making in a high-pressure ER environment.
- 3Provide concrete examples of how you evaluate, care for, and disposition patients within the emergency department.
- 4Optionally participate in a follow-up survey, task, or short interview (compensated separately) to refine the occupation profile.
Requirements4
- 1At least 4 years of hands-on experience as an emergency medicine physician in an independent practice setting.
- 2Currently employed or have been employed as an ER physician within the last 12 months.
- 3Deep familiarity with triage protocols, clinical decision-making, and patient stabilization techniques.
- 4You must be based in the United States and able to participate remotely.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is ideal for experienced ER physicians who want to help improve how their profession is documented. You should be currently practicing (or recently practiced) in an emergency department, with strong command of day-to-day clinical workflows and a willingness to share detailed, realistic examples of your work. Note that EMTs, paramedics, nurse practitioners, PAs, ER nurses, urgent care physicians without ER practice, other specialists, residents, and surgeons are not eligible.
Salary Insight
Compensation is $115 per hour for the time spent on the survey or interview (typically 30 minutes, prorated accordingly). Follow-up activities are paid separately.
Application Tip
Before applying, prepare a few concrete, real-world examples of a typical shift — including triage decisions, critical interventions, and patient disposition — so you can quickly articulate your expertise during the survey or interview.
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