Otolaryngologist (ENT)
Listing checked October 24, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor
Overview
Mercor needs board-certified ENT physicians to grade health AI models for a leading AI lab. Your days will center on de-identified patient charts: reading them, then judging how well an AI answers otolaryngology clinical questions against the actual record. Each review calls for a clear verdict on clinical accuracy, patient safety, and alignment with current standards of care. The work runs remote on flexible part-time hours and starts right away.
What You'll Do6
- 1Score AI responses to otolaryngology questions on clinical accuracy, safety, and alignment with accepted standards of care
- 2Read de-identified patient charts and compare two model answers to decide which one holds up better
- 3Write structured rationales covering clinical rigor, completeness, and clarity of each answer
- 4Call out errors that could put a patient at risk
- 5Match every judgment back to the details recorded in the chart
- 6Complete credential checks covering license status, board certification, training, and current practice setting
Requirements7
- 1MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- 2Board certification in ABOto Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery through an ABMS member board or the AOA
- 3Active, unrestricted US medical license
- 4Residency completed, plus a fellowship where your specialty requires one
- 5Currently seeing patients in the US, with at least 1 year of independent practice after training
- 63 or more years of post-training experience preferred
- 7Clear written communication and close attention to detail
Who Should Apply
Practicing, board-certified otolaryngologists who still see patients and want part-time remote work that uses their clinical judgment. Strong fits bring 3+ years of post-training experience, a clean US license, and the discipline to write precise, well-reasoned evaluations.
Salary Insight
This role pays $150 per hour. For part-time chart review and AI evaluation work, that sits at the high end and reflects the board certification and active practice requirements, so expect the credential check to carry real weight.
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Have your ABOto certification details, license number, residency and fellowship dates, and current practice setting ready before you apply, since credential verification covers all of them, and speak directly in the 25-minute interview about the otolaryngology cases you handle now.
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