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Nephrology Physician at Mercor
posted 8 months agoNephrology Physician | $140–200/hr | Part-Time in San Francisco
Mercor is seeking experienced Nephrologists to collaborate with a healthcare AI partner developing intelligent systems for kidney disease management, inpatient decision support, and longitudinal risk modeling. Apply your clinical expertise to shape AI models that reflect real-world nephrology practice.
About the Role
Work in-person in San Francisco on a flexible, part-time schedule (up to 10 hours/week). You'll contribute to cutting-edge medical AI by annotating clinical data, validating outputs, and ensuring models align with nephrology best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Data Annotation: Review and annotate EHR notes, labs, dialysis records, and consult notes related to CKD, AKI, ESRD, and transplant care. Label diagnostic criteria, staging, interventions, and outcomes.
- Quality Review & Validation: Validate datasets for consistency with KDIGO and related guidelines. Review AI outputs for renal dosing, electrolyte management, and escalation logic.
- Knowledge Contribution: Define complex nephrology edge cases such as cardiorenal syndrome and atypical AKI. Support development of annotation frameworks for renal disease progression.
- Model Evaluation & Feedback: Evaluate AI-generated recommendations and summaries for clinical safety. Provide structured feedback to improve model reasoning.
Requirements
- MD or DO with Nephrology specialization
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Nephrology
- Active U.S. medical license in good standing
- 5+ years of post-fellowship clinical experience
- Strong inpatient and outpatient nephrology experience
- Familiarity with dialysis workflows and EHR systems
- Interest in medical AI preferred
Work Arrangement
In-person position in San Francisco with flexible scheduling. Part-time commitment of up to 10 hours per week.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.