Orthodontic Expert - Fully Remote

Mercor; New York (NY); Remote; USD 170,000 - 243,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor in the United States is seeking an experienced orthodontist for a remote, contract role at $150 per hour. You will read de-identified imaging, apply diagnostic conventions, and review AI-generated reads.

You will work independently and asynchronously to help improve AI model performance, with an immediate start, 5+ years of independent practice after residency, active US license, and residency completed outside California.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from a U.S. dental school.
• Completed an accredited orthodontics residency (certificate or MS).
• Active, unrestricted US dental license.
• Currently treating patients as an orthodontist in the US, with 5+ years of independent practice after residency.
• Resident in the US, outside California.
• Clear written communication and close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Read de-identified orthodontic imaging such as cephalometric and panoramic radiographs, CBCT, and intraoral scans. Record the reference finding.
• Apply diagnostic conventions and treatment-planning reasoning used in practice.
• Review AI-generated reads and flag errors that are inaccurate, unsupported, or could compromise patient care.
• Write structured rationales on clinical rigor, completeness, and clarity.
• Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance. Flexible part-time hours.

Skills

5+ years independent practice

Independent/asynchronous work

US orthodontic residency experience

Education

DDS or DMD from a U.S. dental school

MS in orthodontics or certificate in orthodontics

Active, unrestricted US dental license

Currently treating patients as an orthodontist in the US, with 5+ years of independent practice after residency

Resident in the US, outside California

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Orthodontist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $150/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Read de-identified orthodontic imaging such as cephalometric and panoramic radiographs, CBCT, and intraoral scans. Record the reference finding.


• Apply diagnostic conventions and treatment-planning reasoning used in practice.


• Review AI-generated reads and flag errors that are inaccurate, unsupported, or could compromise patient care.


• Write structured rationales on clinical rigor, completeness, and clarity.


• Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance. Flexible part-time hours.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• DDS or DMD from a dental school in the United States.


• Completed an accredited orthodontics residency (certificate or MS in orthodontics).


• Active, unrestricted US dental license.


• Currently treating patients as an orthodontist in the US, with at least 5 years of independent practice after residency.


• Resident in the US, outside California.


• Clear written communication and close attention to detail.

Start Date

• Immediate

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome


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