Seasonal Treatment Physical Therapist (Thrive, DPT)

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

This is an opportunity for you to make a significant difference on a massive scale as you work alongside 900+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning three continents. Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by AI, enhanced by people — accessible to all.

All of our PTs work 100% from home. This is a variable hour position with hours assigned weekly based on business needs. While hours will vary between 25-40 per week, the exact number of hours is determined by the company and may change week to week. Seasonal Treatment Physical Therapists must be available to work the assigned number of hours and cannot choose a specific number within that range.

• What you’ll be doing
• Reinforce our physical therapy team with knowledge and solid clinical experience
• Drive clinical outcomes for our patients through exceptional patient engagement
• Apply our digital approach in the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders
• What you need to have
• You need to have DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
• At least 3 years of clinical experience
• Must be a licensed physical therapist
• Experience in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders
• Digital health experience strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage members
• Extremely comfortable with technology and navigating multiple platforms at once
• Ability to think outside the box and adapt to a hands-off approach
• Adaptability to rapidly evolving processes without intimidation
• Hard-working and able to handle the pressure of a fast-paced, remote environment
• Comfortable working a flexible schedule, between 25 and 40 hours/week

Licensing Requirements

This role requires eligibility under the PT Compact. To qualify, you must:

Reside in a PT Compact member state (see the current map: ptcompact.org). Non-participating states currently include CA, ID, WY, NM, MN, IL, MI, RI, NY, FL, ME, and MA.

Hold an active PT license and a valid driver’s license, both issued by that same home state.

Role Commitment & Schedule

This role guarantees a minimum of 25 hours per week, with opportunities to increase up to 40 hours as you build your caseload and grow with the team.

This is a seasonal position guaranteed for at least 3 months, with the potential for extension of another 3 months and conversion to a permanent role based on individual performance and business needs.

This job description is not all-encompassing, and Sword Health reserves the right to modify it at any time. There may also be opportunities to contribute to other operational requirements as they arise.

Work Hours

This is a variable-time position with hours fluctuating between 25 hours/week and 40 hours/week and is fully remote.

Compensation Range

Regular: $44/hour, with 25 hours/week guaranteed. The $44/hour rate applies equally to all hours worked, whether within the guaranteed 25 or beyond it.

Bilingual: $46/hour, with 25 hours/week guaranteed. The $46/hour rate applies equally to all hours worked, whether within the guaranteed 25 or beyond it.

Variable Compensation

In addition to base pay, this role is eligible to participate in a monthly incentive program based on the achievement of established company metrics. Payouts are subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the applicable incentive plan.

*Compensation plans may be modified from time to time at the Company’s discretion, consistent with business needs and applicable law

*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.

• Total Compensation Range
• $44—$46 USD
• Country-specific benefits may vary and will be detailed separately.

Sword Health complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.