[![Image]() Meet Jobicy Copilot — free AI autofill for job applications + remote job alerts ›](#) [All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![SWORD Health logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/5dda1790-221.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/company/sword-health.md)Remote opportunity at[SWORD Health](https://jobicy.com/company/sword-health.md) # Pediatrician Contractor Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/sword-health.md)Share8 Sep 2026Published51Listing views2Application actions8 Oct 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummarySword 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. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 4/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a high-responsibility clinical role requiring independent pediatric judgment, prescribing authority, and safe triage in a remote care environment. Managing rotating coverage and communicating clear, reassuring guidance to families in writing adds operational and communication complexity. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianHighly competitive$195,000US market range$160k–$230k0$253k AI insightNo compensation is disclosed in the posting. These are estimated annual US-market USD equivalents for an independently practicing pediatrician contractor; actual contractor rates and total earnings can vary substantially by hours, caseload, licensing jurisdiction, and benefits structure. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. 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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. Describe how you would communicate reassurance to an anxious parent while ensuring they understand when to seek urgent care. 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. What factors would guide your decision to prescribe, refer, or arrange follow-up for a child using this platform? 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. How would you manage the demands of rotating evening and weekend shifts in a 24/7 clinical service? 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. Sword expects clinicians to demonstrate AI fluency. How have you used AI responsibly in clinical work? 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. Show more [Apply now >](https://jobicy.com/jobs/152830-pediatrician-contractor.md) > Annual salary information is not provided for this position. 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