Physiotherapist (Contractor)

At Sword, we’re building AI to heal billions and unlock humanity’s full potential. In doing so, we’re pioneering AI Care, a fundamentally new approach to healthcare built for medical reasoning, safety, and real-time treatment, not generic technology applied after the fact. As both a clinical-centric frontier AI lab and an applied AI platform, Sword is reimagining how care is delivered at scale, removing traditional barriers like appointments, waiting rooms, and stigma so more people can access the care they need—and ultimately get back to lives lived in full.

Since 2020, Sword has expanded across physical therapy, women’s health, cardiometabolic, and mental health, and is now moving beyond the session to a fully AI-native, 24/7 care program that brings physical activity, therapeutic exercise, psychotherapy, nutrition, and behavior change into one connected experience. More than 700,000 members across three continents have completed over 10 million AI sessions, helping 1,000+ enterprise clients avoid more than $1 billion in unnecessary healthcare costs. Backed by 42 clinical studies, 44+ patents, and more than $500 million raised from leading investors including Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, and Founders Fund, Sword is defining a new standard for healthcare.

AI Proficiency at Sword

AI fluency is a core expectation at Sword. Every candidate is assessed against our three-level framework — be ready to share real examples of how AI is already part of how you work.

• Explorer (Level 1) — Uses AI daily to boost personal productivity

• Builder (Level 2) — Creates workflows and tools that elevate the whole team

• Integrator (Level 3) — Embeds AI into products and processes at scale

Every hire must demonstrate at least Level 1. The expected level will vary depending on the seniority of the role.

Role

We are hiring a Physiotherapist (PT), based in Portugal, motivated by delivering the best possible patient care. This PT will join our team and will work remotely within Portugal! If you'd like to be a part of what we're building, please apply.

This is a contractor (recibos verdes) role (hourly rate) with a commitment of 20 hours per week.

What you’ll be doing

You'll spend most of your time in Patient Triage related tasks:

• Conduct a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and safety screenings, identifying clinical red flags to determine program appropriateness.
• Clearly articulate the value and structure of the program to prospective patients, converting assessments into active participation.
• Utilize strong interpersonal communication and motivational interviewing skills to inspire patient commitment and long-term compliance.

What you need to have

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy;
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders AND/OR in the treatment of pelvic health disorders;
• A passion for personalized care that recognizes the whole person, and views good health as more than just the absence of disease;
• Excellent interpersonal skills that come across even through a digital care workspace, translating in the ability to engage our members;
• Hard-working and able to handle the pressure of a fast-paced environment;
• A strong commitment to data security and privacy;
• Comfortable with high-volume, repetitive assessment work;
• Fluency in English;
• Reliable internet connection and a desktop or laptop computer;
• Comfortable with web-based tools (full training provided).

A plus if you have experience in:

• Completion of additional formal pelvic health education course(s), such as level 1 pelvic coursework (or equivalent);

*The range below reflects base, variable, and equity for this role.

This is a starting point, not a ceiling — once someone joins and proves they're outlier talent, we adjust quickly to make sure their compensation matches their impact.

Job titles may span more than one career level, so actual pay depends on skills, qualifications, experience, location, and market demand, among other factors. The range reflects base salary plus any variable, bonus, or sales incentives, and our estimate of the value of private company stock options where applicable. It's subject to change, and future stock value isn't guaranteed. Sword also offers additional benefits beyond total compensation.