Clinical Specialist, Physical Therapy (WI)

AWARE HEALTH • Madison, WI

57d • $95,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Aware Health is a health tech startup focused on revolutionizing musculoskeletal (MSK) care. They empower Doctors of Physical Therapy to lead the care process, providing immediate diagnosis and evidence-based treatment through a cutting-edge telehealth platform. This role allows physical therapists to practice at the top of their license, acting as the primary MSK expert, leading clinical decisions, and steering patients away from unnecessary high-cost procedures. The company is seeking resourceful, high-performing PTs who want to escape traditional clinic settings and shape the future of conservative MSK care.

Requirements

• Must hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT).
• Must be actively licensed to practice in D.C.
• Must be based in the New Haven, CT (or surrounding CT area).
• Willing to work from the Connecticut space 2-3 days/week.
• Willing to travel monthly for onsite clinical care and events.
• Having already obtained board certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy or strong preference for sitting for the OCS.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure in states surrounding CT.
• OCS certification.
• Managerial experience.
• Bi/Multilingual (Spanish-speaking is a plus).
• Workers' Compensation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload through a telehealth platform.
• Act as the primary MSK expert, leading clinical decisions.
• Provide immediate diagnosis and evidence-based treatment.
• Drive account-level engagement growth for assigned customer accounts.
• Contribute to the reduction of MSK trends by identifying cost drivers and implementing scalable interventions.
• Proactively identify potential patients, schedule evaluations, and reduce downstream costs.
• Maintain high visit completion and plan-of-care adherence.
• Evaluate and treat a diverse and complex caseload across all MSK domains via telehealth.
• Conduct differential diagnosis and triage, ruling out non-MSK causes and determining the need for referral or imaging.
• Guide patients through comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Explain diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment plans, adjusting them as needed.
• Work with the Customer Success team to maximize customer engagement and inform marketing tactics.
• Maintain organization to track patient progress, outcomes, and drive internal metrics.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and patients.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and flexibility, including occasional schedule adjustments for on-site events or team needs.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 annually, based on experience and certifications.
• Significant Equity: Substantial stock options.
• Professional Development: Up to $3,000 annual stipend for Clinical Education, Certifications, and professional conferences.
• Career Expansion: Full cost and administration for multi-state licensure (up to 15 states).
• Cross-Functional Impact: Opportunities to collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Sales teams.
• Medical (PPO, HMO, HDHP), Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability, FSA, and EAP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree