As a clinical specialist and physical therapist at Kaia Health, you will play a crucial role in assessing musculoskeletal (MSK) issues and guiding our clinical team's interactions with app users. The Kaia app provides comprehensive treatment paths for MSK pain to individuals who may face barriers accessing traditional clinic-based care. You will assist users on their journey with Kaia’s app-based MSK pain program, delivering Telemedicine in 1:1 consultations. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in fast-paced technology startups, using their clinical expertise to enhance the lives of virtual patients. A deep understanding of pain science and experience with the biopsychosocial model, consistent with IASP recommendations, is essential.

What You'll Do

• Conduct 1:1 clinical consultations and evaluations with app users.
• Evaluate various MSK conditions using virtual tools and provide ongoing consultation and partnership care.
• Utilize proprietary computer vision technology for delivering next-generation MSK care.
• Document all visits, interactions, and technological actions according to regulation.
• Participate in required onboarding and training activities.
• Implement clinical protocols and processes involving clinical workflows.
• Independently maintain state licensure in all presented states and beyond.

What You'll Need

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Availability to work 15 hours/week, with advance availability planning.
• Home state must be a physical therapy compact state.
• Licensed in at least 5 states, with active licensure in 2 of the following: California, Texas, Florida, New York, or Colorado.
• Eligibility to practice in a Direct Access role in your jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience as an outpatient physical therapist.
• Strong evidence-based MSK evaluation and treatment skills.
• Experience delivering remote care using secure video platforms.
• Proficiency in clinical and non-clinical software applications.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and handle multitasking.
• Flexible thinking, team orientation, and remote problem-solving skills.
• Schedule flexibility to accommodate various time zones.
• Authorization to work in the US.

What is nice to have

• Prior experience working for a digital healthcare company.
• Prior experience working with patients diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction and sports related injuries.
• Currently located in times zones PST or MST.

*As this is a per diem position, the below benefits do not apply to this role.