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Board-Certified Neurologist, Medical AI Expert (Remote, US)

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$200 per hour

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Job Description

  • This role is for one of our clients
  • Compensation: $200 per hour
  • Employment Type: Contract (Independent Contractor)
  • Location: Remote (United States)
  • Work Arrangement: Part-Time, Flexible Hours
  • Start Date: Immediate

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced, board-certified Neurologists (MDs and DOs) to contribute their clinical expertise to the evaluation and advancement of next-generation healthcare AI models in collaboration with a leading AI research laboratory.

In this role, you will review de-identified patient medical records and evaluate AI-generated responses to neurology-related clinical questions. Leveraging your specialized medical knowledge and practical clinical experience, you will assess the accuracy, safety, and quality of AI-generated outputs, ensuring they align with established neurological practices and current standards of care.

Your clinical insights will help enhance the diagnostic reasoning, medical accuracy, and reliability of advanced AI systems designed to support healthcare professionals and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate AI-generated responses to neurology-related clinical questions for clinical accuracy, patient safety, and adherence to current medical guidelines and standards of care.

Review de-identified patient charts, medical histories, diagnostic reports, and clinical findings to validate AI-generated answers.

Compare two AI-generated responses and determine which demonstrates stronger clinical reasoning, accuracy, and medical relevance.

Assess diagnostic approaches, differential diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and patient management strategies based on expert clinical judgment.

Develop structured written rationales highlighting the clinical rigor, completeness, clarity, and accuracy of evaluated responses.

Identify and flag medical inaccuracies, inappropriate recommendations, and potential clinical errors that could compromise patient safety.

Provide actionable feedback to AI research teams to improve the performance, consistency, and reliability of healthcare AI models.

Required Qualifications

  • MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Board certification in ABPN Neurology through an ABMS member board or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
  • Active and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
  • Successful completion of neurology residency training, along with fellowship training where required by the relevant subspecialty.
  • Currently practicing as a Neurologist and actively involved in patient care within the United States.
  • Minimum of 1 year of independent clinical practice following completion of training.
  • 3+ years of post-training professional experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of neurological disorders, diagnostic procedures, clinical assessments, and treatment protocols.
  • Excellent analytical and critical-thinking abilities, with exceptional attention to clinical detail.
  • Strong written communication skills and the ability to explain complex medical concepts and clinical reasoning clearly.
  • Project Details & Work Structure
  • Start Date: Immediate.
  • Work Arrangement: Fully Remote.
  • Working Hours: Flexible, part-time hourly engagement.
  • Engagement Type: Independent Contractor.
  • Location Requirement: Candidates must be based in the United States.

Application & Onboarding Process

Application Submission: Upload your updated resume highlighting your medical qualifications, board certification, and professional clinical experience.

Initial Interview: Participate in a 25-minute conversational interview covering your clinical background, professional experience, and motivation for joining the project.

Credential Verification: Verification of medical license status, board certification, residency and fellowship training (where applicable), and current clinical practice setting.

Final Selection: Candidate credentials will be reviewed, and final project placement will be confirmed by the project team.

Onboarding: Selected candidates will receive further instructions and onboarding details within a few days of completing the selection process.

Contract & Payment Terms

Engagement will be on an independent contractor basis.

The position is fully remote and offers flexibility to complete assignments according to your availability and project requirements.

Project timelines may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on business requirements and individual performance.

The engagement will not require access to confidential or proprietary information belonging to any current or former employer, client, or healthcare institution.

  • Payments will be processed weekly through Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
  • H-1B and STEM OPT visa holders cannot be accommodated for this opportunity.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree with board certification in Neurology and an active, unrestricted medical license in the United States. Candidates must have at least one year of independent clinical practice experience following residency training.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentMedical AI EvaluationClinical DocumentationData ValidationAnalytical SkillsDifferential DiagnosisMedical Research

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Board-Certified Neurologist, Medical AI Expert (Remote, US) at Weekday AI a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Neurology — ranked against 496 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Weekday AI holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 42 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 62% have no call, 36% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Neurology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in neurologyranked against 496 Neurology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$416kNeurology median $350k (middle half $275k–$400k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 14% remote · 62% no call · 36% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS physician listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Neurology hiring demand#14 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 48 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 144 postings, 138 closed
New Neurology listings182 in the last 30 days160 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Neurology pay trend−9.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Weekday AIsilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (496 Neurology listings), Top Employers work-life index, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

Fully remote
Flexible part-time hours
Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
Independent contractor