Clinical Specialist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

AWARE HEALTH•Salt Lake City, UT

19d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aware Health is hiring a full-time Clinical Specialist to provide evidence-based musculoskeletal care through a hybrid telehealth model. The role is based in Provo or Utah County, Utah, and combines remote work with 2–3 days per week in an office using a dedicated telehealth setup. Occasional onsite days are also required for in-person customer treatments and corporate events, with monthly travel for onsite clinical care and events. The Clinical Specialist serves as the primary MSK expert for patients, leading diagnosis, clinical decisions, and treatment plans. The position involves evaluating and treating a diverse, complex caseload across areas including the spine, extremities, pelvic health, and TMJ; conducting differential diagnosis and triage; and determining when referral or imaging is appropriate. The specialist also supports patient engagement and outcomes, collaborates with Customer Success and other business teams, and contributes to clinical workflows, technology features, and outcomes data. Aware Health describes itself as a rapidly scaling health technology startup focused on conservative, evidence-based MSK care and reducing unnecessary high-cost procedures. Compensation includes a base salary of $90,000–$100,000 annually, based on experience and certifications, and substantial stock options. The company offers an annual professional development stipend of up to $3,000 and covers the cost and administration of multi-state licensure in up to 15 states. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, FSA, and EAP.

Requirements

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT).
Active license to practice in Utah.
Based in Provo, Utah, or Utah County, and willing to work from an office 2–3 days per week.
Willingness to travel to nearby offices and monthly for onsite clinical care and events.
Board certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, or a strong preference to sit for the OCS.
Ability to manage a diverse and complex MSK caseload and communicate effectively with patients.

Nice To Haves

Licensure in Arizona, Texas, or Colorado.
OCS certification.
Managerial experience.
Bi- or multilingual ability; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive account-level engagement growth for assigned customer accounts.
Contribute to reducing MSK trends across assigned accounts by identifying cost drivers and implementing scalable interventions.
Proactively identify potential patients, contact and schedule them, and evaluate them to help reduce downstream costs.
Maintain more than 80% visit completion and plan-of-care adherence among active patients.
Evaluate and treat a diverse, complex caseload across MSK domains, including the spine, extremities, pelvic health, and TMJ, via telehealth.
Conduct differential diagnosis and triage, rule out non-MSK causes, and determine the need for referral or imaging using evidence-based guidelines.
Guide patients through comprehensive health and wellness programs beyond passive treatments.
Explain diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans clearly, and adjust plans to patients’ changing needs.
Work with the Customer Success team on initiatives to maximize customer engagement and inform marketing tactics.
Track patient progress, outcomes, and internal metrics in an organized manner.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with patients and team members.
Adjust schedules occasionally, including evenings or weekends, for onsite events or team needs.
Travel monthly for onsite clinical care and events.
Attend occasional onsite days for in-person customer treatments and corporate events.

Benefits

Base salary of $90,000–$100,000 annually, based on experience and certifications.
Substantial stock options.
Up to $3,000 annual stipend for clinical education, certifications, and professional conferences.
Company-paid cost and administration for multi-state licensure in up to 15 states.
Medical coverage options including PPO, HMO, and HDHP.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k).
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Employee assistance program (EAP).