Orthopedic Surgeon

Labela; California; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Labela is seeking U.S.-based Orthopedic Surgeons at various career stages to audit and refine AI-generated clinical guidance. You will validate diagnostic and treatment reasoning against AAOS standards, provide ground-truth assessments for complex cases, and identify clinically unsafe AI outputs.

This flexible, project-based remote engagement runs through August 31, 2026, with a California-focused cohort. Ideal candidates hold ABOS certification or are senior residents/fellows (PGY-2+), with 2+

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).
• 2+ years of postgraduate clinical training.
• U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Audit and refine AI-generated diagnostic and treatment strategies.
• Provide expert-level validation for orthopedic cases and imaging.
• Identify inaccuracies or hallucinations affecting patient safety.
• Advise on AI-driven clinical decision support tools.

Skills

Clinical auditing

Medical documentation

Communication of complex cases

Education

ABOS board-certified or board-eligible

PGY-2+ senior resident or fellow

Tools

Imaging review

Job description

Overview

Labela is seeking U.S.-based Orthopedic 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 AAOS standards.
• High-Complexity Validation: Provide expert-level ground truth for intricate orthopedic surgical case presentations, musculoskeletal imaging, 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 orthopedic surgical care.

Qualifications

• Credentials: Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), 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.