About this role.
Sword Health is seeking a contractor pediatrician to provide digital clinical care to Portuguese-speaking families through its AI-enabled healthcare platform. The clinician will assess pediatric cases, communicate directly with parents via chat, prescribe or refer when clinically appropriate, and arrange follow-up care. The position requires an active Ordem dos Médicos license that permits independent prescribing, along with pediatric experience and strong written Portuguese. Coverage is organized through rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends, to support a 24/7 care model. The role also contributes qualitative member feedback to clinical and product teams to improve the care experience.
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Sample interview questions
I begin with structured history-taking tailored to the child’s age, symptoms, duration, severity, medical history, medications, and red-flag symptoms. I clearly identify the limitations of remote assessment, use evidence-based triage criteria, and direct the family to urgent or in-person care whenever the available information does not support safe remote management.
I would acknowledge the parent’s concern in plain, empathetic language, explain my clinical reasoning without jargon, and provide concise next steps. I would include specific, easy-to-recognize warning signs and a clear escalation plan, then confirm understanding by inviting questions or asking the parent to restate key instructions.
My decision would be based on clinical severity, diagnostic confidence, the child’s age and risk factors, local prescribing requirements, and whether a remote evaluation provides sufficient information. I would prescribe only when clinically appropriate and safe, refer for in-person assessment when examination or testing is needed, and establish time-bound follow-up for cases requiring monitoring.
I would maintain reliable availability during assigned coverage, use consistent triage and documentation practices, and prioritize cases by urgency. Clear handoffs, accurate notes, and adherence to escalation protocols are essential so that continuity and patient safety are maintained across shifts.
I use AI as a productivity and information-organization aid, not as a substitute for clinical judgment. For example, I may use approved tools to structure documentation or summarize non-sensitive workflow information, while independently validating outputs, protecting patient data, and ensuring every clinical decision follows professional standards and applicable policy.
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 Musculoskeletal, 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 1 million members across three continents have completed over 15 million AI sessions, helping 2,000+ enterprise clients avoid more than $1 billion in unnecessary healthcare costs. Backed by 59 clinical studies, 43 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 Proficiency at Sword Health
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.
Compensation
Additional Information
Note: Please note that this position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must possess a valid EU visa and be based in Portugal.
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.
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