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.
Role
We're hiring pediatricians (Contractors) to provide clinical care to families through our platform. This is a genuine clinical role: you'll assess cases, reply directly to patients, prescribe, refer, or set follow-up plans as needed.
The role involves rotating shift coverage, including evenings and weekends, and requires supporting Portuguese-speaking families.
AI fluency is a core expectation at Sword Health. 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.
What you’ll be doing
Provide clinical support to parents of children;
Review the clinical picture and resolve cases where clinical input is needed, performing appropriate follow-ups that might include prescriptions or other type of medical guidance;
Share qualitative member feedback with the product and clinical teams to help improve the experience.
What you need to have
Medical degree (Mestrado Integrado em Medicina): current standing as a final-year pediatric resident (interno de pediatria) or fully qualified pediatrician;
Active medical license (cédula profissional) with the Ordem dos Médicos, valid to prescribe independently;
Clinical experience in pediatrics, ideally including early childhood;
Strong written communication skills — clear, warm, and reassuring through a digital chat interface;
Available for rotating shift coverage, including evenings and weekends, as part of 24/7 coverage;
Fluent in Portuguese (written and spoken), as all member interactions are in Portuguese.
Your email job alert is now active!
