Field Clinical Specialist PT Washington DC/Baltimore, MD (Client Success)
Listed compensation
$36-$38/hr
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Job Description
Kandu, Inc. is pioneering an integrated approach to stroke recovery by combining FDA-cleared brain-computer interface technology with personalized telehealth services. Our IpsiHand® device is durable medical equipment that enables chronic stroke survivors to regain upper extremity function with daily home use.
Combining this advanced technology with the support of expert clinicians offers a comprehensive path to recovery–helping survivors improve mobility, independence, and quality of life.
Position Summary
The Part-Time Field Clinical Specialist serves as a key bridge between healthcare providers, stroke survivors, and Kandu’s internal teams, ensuring seamless coordination throughout the recovery journey.
This role builds and maintains strong partnerships with hospitals, providers, and care teams, driving adoption of Kandu’s technology-enabled solutions, including product education in the field.
By facilitating implementation, improving workflows, and delivering hands-on support, the Field Clinical Specialist directly contributes to client success and patient engagement. They serve as the local support representative to provide effective device intake support.
Overall, the role plays a critical part in expanding access to care, enhancing recovery outcomes, and advancing Kandu’s mission to improve quality of life for stroke survivors.
Candidates Must Be Located in the Washington DC/Baltimore, MD Area
What You’ll Do
Focus on short- and long-term success of our clients through understanding of client and Kandu partnership goals, building trusted relationships with providers, client care team, providing regular feedback on referral process, and understanding the local landscape regarding expansion partner opportunities.
Support commercial team activities by providing IpsiHand product education and in-service support to healthcare providers, rehabilitation teams, and patients.
Identify and execute on IpsiHand EEG signal test event opportunities, including planning, targeted outreach, client and patient scheduling and follow-up.
- Conduct EEG signal tests and fittings, in person.
- Represent Kandu at community-based outreach events, collect new leads, and communicate opportunities to leadership.
- Participate in client status calls and meetings.
- Travel daily to partner sites, with up to 10% overnight regional travel required.
Facility credentialing may be required - may include TB testing: drug testing, MMR vaccination, Hepatitis B vaccination, varicella (chicken pox) vaccination, and other testing as required by client site.
Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned. Responsibilities may be adjusted periodically to align with organizational priorities, business needs, and company growth.
What You'll Bring
Experience as an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), Physical Therapist (PT/DPT), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or a related healthcare discipline, or equivalent clinical experience
- 2-4 years experience in a healthcare setting required
- Communication skills, ability to adapt communication based on audience
- Experience with health plan benefits and eligibility
- Ability to adapt approach and methods to achieve results in dynamic environments
- Strong comfort level with technology
- Must have reliable transportation (personal vehicle)
- Committed to product knowledge and willingness to learn
- Ability to present information succinctly and effectively
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-4 years experience serving stroke survivors and families preferred
- 2-4 years medical device, healthcare, or digital health sales experience preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation ($36-$38/Hour DOE) 20-29 Hours per week
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Accrued PTO
- 13 Paid Holidays (Prorated holiday pay based on regularly scheduled hours)
- Monthly Cell Phone Stipend (If Applicable)
Remote Work Desk Allowance
Please note that the salary information is a general guidance only. Kandu, Inc. considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills and internal parity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Kandu, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Key Responsibilities
The Field Clinical Specialist acts as a liaison between healthcare providers and stroke survivors to facilitate the implementation and use of the IpsiHand device. Responsibilities include conducting in-person EEG signal tests, providing product education, and managing client relationships within the assigned territory.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a clinical degree such as OTR/L, PT/DPT, COTA, or a nursing degree, along with 2-4 years of healthcare experience. Strong communication skills, comfort with technology, and reliable transportation are required for this field-based role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 48% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
In Maryland, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (330 salary observations; 861 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,067 salary observations; 59,981 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,827 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $75k–$79k | Physical Therapy median $90k (middle half $86k–$101k)606 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Maryland vs national | $92k median in Maryland | $94k nationally (−1%)330 state / 12,067 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$73k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Maryland | 356 active | 21,900 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 48% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Physical Therapist listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 30% offer loan repayment378 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Field Clinical Specialist PT Washington DC/Baltimore, MD (Client Success) at Kandu a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,827 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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