Bariatric Surgeon

Labela; California; Remote; USD 165,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

Labela is seeking U.S.-based bariatric surgeons for flexible, remote clinical consulting to validate AI models. Remote engagement with project-based hours runs from July 30 to August 31, 2026, with priority for California residents though open across the United States.

You will audit AI-driven diagnostic and treatment strategies, provide expert ground truth for complex bariatric cases, and advise on AI tools for bariatric surgical care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Surgery (ABS).
• Senior resident or fellow (PGY-2+) training.
• Based in the United States.
• Ability to provide concise, technical feedback on complex clinical cases.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Logic Auditing: review AI-driven diagnostics to ensure ASMBS/ACS alignment.
• High-Complexity Validation: provide ground truth for intricate bariatric cases.
• Safety Oversight: identify inaccuracies in AI outputs affecting patient safety.
• Strategic Consulting: advise on AI-driven decision support for bariatric care.

Education

Board-certified or board-eligible in Surgery (ABS)

Senior resident or fellow (PGY-2+)

2+ years postgraduate clinical training

Job description

Overview

Labela is seeking U.S.-based Bariatric Surgeons at every career stage, from board-certified attendings and fellows to senior residents (PGY-2 and above), for high-level clinical consulting. You will serve as a subject matter expert to validate, refine, and audit the clinical reasoning of frontier AI models. This is a flexible, remote role designed to let clinicians influence the safety and accuracy of medical AI at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Logic Auditing: Review and refine AI-generated diagnostic and treatment strategies to ensure alignment with ASMBS/ACS standards.
• High-Complexity Validation: Provide expert-level ground truth for intricate bariatric surgical case presentations, operative planning, and surgical candidacy.
• Safety Oversight: Identify clinical inaccuracies or hallucinations in AI outputs that could impact patient safety or triage decisions.
• Strategic Consulting: Advise on the development of AI-driven clinical decision support tools for bariatric surgical care.

Qualifications

• Credentials: Board-certified or board-eligible in Surgery (ABS), or a current senior resident or fellow (PGY-2 or above) training in the field.
• Experience: 2+ years of postgraduate clinical training. Established attendings and senior trainees are equally welcome.
• Citizenship: Must be based in the United States.
• Communication: Ability to provide concise, technical feedback on complex clinical cases.

Position Details

• Environment: 100% Remote
• Commitment: Flexible, project-based hours designed to fit around a clinical or training schedule. This engagement runs July 30 to August 31, 2026.
• Location Focus: We are prioritizing candidates based in California for this cohort, though the role is fully remote across the United States.