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Physician (MD / DO), Medical AI Expert (Remote)

Role overview

Summary

This role is for a Medical AI Expert to contribute clinical expertise in evaluating AI healthcare models. You will work with AI researchers to assess the accuracy and safety of AI-generated medical outputs, ensuring they align with established medical standards.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Active and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
  • Currently practicing and actively involved in direct patient care.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities with exceptional attention to clinical detail.
  • Preferred: 3+ years of post-residency professional experience in the current clinical role

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate AI-generated medical responses for clinical accuracy and patient safety.
  • Review AI model outputs related to diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
  • Score medical case assessments based on clinical judgment.
  • Provide structured feedback on the clarity and relevance of AI-generated responses.

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Fixed term
  • Mid-level (2-5 years)
  • AI Specialist
  • $288K / year
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Detail Oriented

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Job description

This role is for one of our clients

Compensation: $150 per hour

Employment Type: Contract (Independent Contractor)
Location: Remote (US Only)
Commitment: Part-Time (20+ Hours per Week)
Project Duration: 6 Weeks
Start Date: Immediate

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced and actively practicing Medical Professionals (MDs and DOs) to contribute their clinical expertise to the development and evaluation of next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) healthcare models. In this role, you will work alongside AI researchers to assess AI-generated medical responses across clinical diagnosis, medical reasoning, and patient care workflows.

Your expertise will help evaluate the clinical accuracy, safety, and reliability of AI-generated outputs, ensuring that healthcare AI systems meet established medical standards and reflect real-world clinical practices.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate AI-generated medical responses for clinical accuracy, patient safety, and adherence to established medical guidelines and standards.
  • Review and assess AI model outputs related to diagnosis, differential diagnosis, clinical reasoning, and treatment recommendations.
  • Score medical case assessments and care recommendations based on professional clinical judgment.
  • Provide structured, detailed feedback on the clarity, accuracy, completeness, and clinical relevance of AI-generated responses.
  • Identify and flag critical errors, clinical inconsistencies, and potential failure modes that could compromise patient safety.
  • Assess AI performance across different medical scenarios and patient care workflows.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to improve the quality, reliability, and clinical performance of healthcare AI models.

Required Qualifications

  • MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Active and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
  • Successful completion of residency training.
  • Currently practicing and actively involved in direct patient care.
  • 3+ years of post-residency professional experience in the current clinical role strongly preferred.
  • Clinical experience in one or more of the following specialties:
    • Primary Care
    • Internal Medicine
    • Family Medicine
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Critical Care
    • Hospital-Based Specialties
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities with exceptional attention to clinical detail.
  • Excellent written communication skills and the ability to articulate complex medical concepts clearly.
  • Must be currently located in the United States.

Project Timeline & Work Structure

  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Duration: Approximately 6 weeks.
  • Work Commitment: Part-time, with a minimum availability of 20+ hours per week.
  • Work Arrangement: Fully remote with flexible working hours.
  • Engagement Type: Independent Contractor.

Application & Selection Process

  1. Application Submission: Submit your updated resume along with the completed application form.
  2. Initial Interview: Participate in a 25-minute conversational interview covering your clinical background, professional experience, and interest in the project.
  3. Credential Verification: Verification of medical license status, residency completion, and current clinical practice setting.
  4. Final Selection: Project placement and roster confirmation by the project team.
  5. Onboarding: Selected candidates will receive onboarding instructions and further project details within a few days of completing the selection process.

Contract & Payment Terms

  • Engagement will be on an independent contractor basis.
  • The position is fully remote and offers flexibility to complete assignments according to your schedule and project requirements.
  • Project duration and workload may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on business requirements and individual performance.
  • The engagement will not require access to confidential or proprietary information belonging to any current or former employer, client, or healthcare institution.
  • Payments will be processed weekly through Stripe or Wise based on completed services.
  • H-1B and STEM OPT visa holders cannot be accommodated for this opportunity.

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