Doctor of Physical Therapy, Clinical Specialist

AWARE HEALTH•Seattle, WA

3d•$90,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

Aware Health is a rapidly scaling health technology startup focused on musculoskeletal (MSK) care. The Doctor of Physical Therapy, Clinical Specialist provides primarily remote clinical care through the company’s telehealth platform, serving as the primary MSK expert and leading evaluations, differential diagnosis, clinical triage, and treatment decisions. The clinician treats a diverse caseload across MSK domains, including spine, extremities, pelvic health, and TMJ, and determines when referral, imaging, or further medical evaluation is appropriate. The role also involves working with Customer Success on employer-account engagement and clinical initiatives, identifying members who may benefit from care, monitoring participation and outcomes, and contributing to continuous improvement. The clinician may collaborate with Clinical, Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams on technology, workflows, patient experience, and outcomes. The position is remote, with occasional in-person customer treatments, team collaboration, and company events; travel may be required approximately one to two times per quarter. The schedule is 10 AM–7 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, with clinical coverage through 8 PM Mountain Time and occasional evening or weekend schedule adjustments as needed.

Requirements

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT).
Active license to practice in a state located in the Pacific Time Zone; compact privileges are ideal.
Eligibility and willingness to obtain additional state licensure as needed to support patient coverage.
Must be able to work a consistent schedule of 10 AM–7 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, supporting patient coverage across Pacific and Mountain Time Zone states.
Strong clinical problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to deliver care virtually.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy or a strong preference to sit for the OCS.
Licensure in Pacific and Mountain Time Zone states.
OCS certification.
Managerial experience.
Bilingual or multilingual ability; Spanish is a plus.
Compact licensure privileges.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat a diverse and complex MSK caseload, including spine, extremities, pelvic health, and TMJ, via telehealth and in person.
Conduct evaluations, differential diagnosis, and clinical triage, determining when referral, imaging, or additional medical evaluation is indicated.
Develop individualized treatment plans using exercise, education, lifestyle interventions, and internal treatment programs.
Communicate diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment recommendations to support patient understanding, confidence, and adherence.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical presentation and measurable outcomes.
Partner with Customer Success on engagement, growth, and clinical initiatives across assigned employer accounts, including strategies to improve program utilization and reduce downstream MSK costs.
Identify and proactively engage high-risk members who may benefit from MSK care, including outreach, scheduling, and clinical evaluation.
Monitor account-level engagement, visit completion, and plan-of-care adherence, and identify opportunities to improve participation and outcomes.
Contribute to clinical initiatives, outcomes reporting, and continuous improvement efforts; collaborate with Product and Engineering on clinical workflows, technology, and patient experience as opportunities arise.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and timely tracking of patient progress and outcomes.
Participate in required team meetings and occasional onsite customer events.
Maintain organization to track patient progress, outcomes, and internal metrics.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and patients.
Make occasional schedule adjustments, including evenings or weekends, to support patient, business, onsite event, or team needs.
Travel approximately one to two times per quarter as required.

Benefits

Annual base salary of $90,000–$95,000, based on experience and certifications.
Substantial stock options.
Up to $3,000 annual stipend for clinical education, certifications, and professional conferences.
Company covers the cost and administration of multi-state licensure for up to 15 states.
Medical insurance options (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).