Physical Therapist- Clinical Specialist

Dephy•Boxborough, MA

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dephy is seeking a Physical Therapist – Clinical Specialist to serve as an expert voice bridging clinical insight with product and brand. This role will help shape the future of Sidekick, a wearable robotics product, by bringing it to the people who need it most. The specialist will play a hands-on role in Dephy's Consumer and Medical programs, overseeing user testing, synthesizing feedback, and advising on the product roadmap. They will ensure content and communications align with wellness positioning and regulatory guidelines. Working closely with Marketing and Engineering, the specialist will create written and video content for Dephy's digital presence, acting as a byline expert and on-camera talent. Additionally, they will represent Dephy at local and national demos and events, and serve as an evangelist for Sidekick within physical therapy communities and professional networks. This role is ideal for someone who stays current on the latest movement technologies and patient care solutions. It is important to note that this is not a patient-treating role.

Requirements

Be a good human - get along with the team, build strong working relationships, and execute on Dephy’s Values.
Licensed DPT (current in the US)
Strong communication skills — able to serve as a credible bridge between clinical, marketing, and engineering teams.
Experience ensuring that content and communications align with general wellness positioning and regulatory guidelines.
Hold a current and reputable network of physicians, PTs, OTs, and movement specialists, and connect Dephy to relevant business opportunities.
Be in the Boxborough office or at demo locations (within driving distance) 5 days a week.
Overnight/ airplane travel up to 15-20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of clinical experience, ideally with a focus on mobility, neuro rehab, orthopedics, or geriatric care.
Experience with beta testing, clinical trials, or product feedback loops is a plus.
Familiarity with wearable technology, assistive devices, or movement-tracking tools.
Experience creating patient education materials or consumer health content.
Past participation in user testing oversight, feedback synthesis, and/or advisory input on the roadmap.
Experience organizing, managing, and expanding ongoing clinical relationships and research to support new product development.
Working knowledge of FDA regulatory guidelines and general wellness product positioning (or eagerness to learn).
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities.
Passion for reshaping how people think about mobility support, aging, and independence.
Entrepreneurial mindset — has helped build something from scratch, whether a clinic, program, or content platform.
Existing social media presence or personal brand within the PT/wellness space, and/or publications in peer-reviewed medical journals.

Responsibilities

Serve as an expert voice within the Consumer and Medical programs at Dephy, participating in user testing oversight, feedback synthesis, and advisory input on the roadmap.
Organize, manage, and expand ongoing clinical relationships and research to support new product development.
Give hands-on product demonstrations to both clinicians and customers, both locally and nationally.
Maintain a strong understanding of the latest movement technologies and patient care solutions.
Be comfortable on camera, articulate at speaking opportunities, and a polished writer— able to translate clinical expertise into content that resonates with both clinicians and consumers.