Orthopedic Surgeon

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

Job summary

Labela is seeking U.S.-based Orthopedic Surgeons at every career stage for high-level clinical consulting to validate, refine, and audit AI models. This fully remote role allows clinicians to influence safety and accuracy of medical AI at scale.

The engagement runs July 30 to August 31, 2026, with Texas candidates prioritized for this cohort. The position welcomes board-certified or board-eligible physicians (ABOS) and senior residents/fellows (PGY-2+), offering flexible hours to fit around

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).
• 2+ years of postgraduate clinical training.
• Based in the United States with ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Auditing AI-driven clinical reasoning to ensure alignment with standards.
• Provide expert ground truth for complex orthopedic cases and imaging.
• Advise on AI-driven clinical decision support tools for orthopedic care.

Skills

Clinical feedback

Concise communication

Remote collaboration

Education

ABOS eligible or board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery

Senior resident or fellow (PGY-2+) training

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.

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 Texas for this cohort, though the role is fully remote across the United States.