Mercor
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Ophthalmologist

175/hr
Remote
hourly
3 openings
Posted October 28, 2026
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Key details

Pay
$175/hr
Location
Remote
Job type
hourly
Openings
3
Posted
October 28, 2026

Overview

Mercor hires board-certified ophthalmologists (MD or DO) to review outputs from health AI models that a leading AI lab develops. You read de-identified patient charts and judge AI answers to ophthalmology questions, including cases where the system offers two possible replies. Each call rests on clinical accuracy, patient safety, and current standards of care. The project runs remote with flexible part-time hours and an immediate start.

What You'll Do4

  • Assess AI responses to ophthalmology questions for clinical accuracy, patient safety, and alignment with current standards of care.
  • Compare two candidate answers against the patient chart and choose the stronger response.
  • Write structured rationales that cover clinical rigor, completeness, and clarity.
  • Flag errors that could put patient safety at risk.

Requirements7

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Board certification in ABO Ophthalmology through an ABMS member board or the AOA.
  • Active, unrestricted US medical license.
  • Completed residency, plus a fellowship where the specialty requires one.
  • Current US practice with direct patient care and at least 1 year of independent practice after training.
  • 3+ years of post-training experience preferred.
  • Clear written communication and close attention to detail.

Who Should Apply

A board-certified ophthalmologist with an active unrestricted US license and at least one year of independent practice fits this role. The ideal candidate sees patients in the US, holds ABO certification through an ABMS member board or the AOA, and writes clear chart-based rationales.

Salary Insight

The role pays $175 per hour, with flexible part-time hours. That rate matches the credential bar: an active US license, ABO board certification, and current patient care.

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Required skills

OphthalmologyAbo Board CertificationAbmsAoaUs Medical LicenseMdDoPatient Chart ReviewClinical ReasoningAI Model EvaluationHealth AIMedical DocumentationPatient SafetyResidencyFellowship

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