Remote Orthopaedic Surgery - AI Trainer

About the Role

Mercor is hiring Orthopedic Surgeons on behalf of a healthcare AI partner developing advanced clinical decision‑support systems focused on musculoskeletal diagnostics, surgical decision‑making, and post‑operative care pathways. In this in‑person San Francisco role, you will apply surgical expertise to review and validate orthopedic data, directly shaping safe and reliable medical AI. This role bridges real‑world orthopedic practice with applied AI, ensuring accurate representation of imaging interpretation, operative planning, and recovery protocols.

• Clinical Data Annotation – Review and label orthopedic consult notes, imaging reports, operative summaries, and case data.
• Validate diagnoses, surgical indications, implant decisions, and rehabilitation plans.
• Quality Review & Model Evaluation – Audit datasets for clinical accuracy and alignment with AAOS guidelines.
• Review AI‑generated summaries and treatment recommendations for safety and appropriateness.
• Knowledge Contribution – Help define annotation standards for acute injuries, degenerative conditions, and sports‑related pathology.
• Advise on edge cases (e.g., complex fractures, revision surgery, polytrauma).

• MD or DO, board‑certified / eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Active U.S. medical license
• 5+ years of clinical experience preferred
• Experience with surgical planning, imaging interpretation, and post‑op management
• Interest in medical AI or informatics preferred