Head of Communications, SWORD Health
$185.5-291.5k
OTE
$168-264k
BASE
+ Bonus + Variable + Net equity value per year: $105,000 - $165,000
More information about location
Connecting physical therapists with technology
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Connecting physical therapists with technology
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$185.5-291.5k
OTE
$168-264k
BASE
+ Bonus + Variable + Net equity value per year: $105,000 - $165,000
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To free 2 billion people from pain.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of experience in communications, including experience leading strategic communications for high-growth technology or healthcare companies
- Deep expertise in US media relations, crisis communications and executive communications
- Proven track record of securing high-impact media coverage and driving brand narratives
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to distill complex concepts into clear, compelling messages
- Experience working with C-level executives and influencing at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment
- Proven experience with media outreach in the U.S. media landscape
- Strong judgment, discretion, and a proactive mindset
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Head of Communications to lead Sword Health’s US communications strategy across public relations, corporate communications, executive visibility and crisis management
- Reporting to the VP and Head of CEO Office, this role will be instrumental in shaping Sword Health’s voice, strengthening our brand reputation, and amplifying our story to members, employers, partners, media, and the broader healthcare community
- Build and own Sword Health’s US communications strategy across earned, owned, and shared channels
- In partnership with the CEO, lead all external communications efforts including media relations, press releases, and proactive storytelling in the US market
- Manage crisis communications and sensitive reputational issues, providing executive counsel and strategic direction
- Partner closely with executive leadership to craft and elevate their public profiles through speaking engagements, awards, bylines, and interviews
- Develop internal communications programs that inspire and align employees around Sword Health’s mission and values
- Identify strategic opportunities and optimal channels—including speaking engagements, podcasts, media interactions, awards and external events —to amplify messages, build thought leadership, and support business goals
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Brand, Product, Legal, and People teams to ensure message consistency and alignment
- Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters and editors to effectively share our media pitches and drive coverage
- Manage external relationship with key stakeholders
- Measure and report on communications effectiveness and brand perception
- Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week
Our take
For a number of reasons including cost, only about 30% of patients complete their physical therapy regimens. This results in millions of people not receiving the full breadth of care they need to reach full recovery. And physical therapy practices are missing out on a massive amount of revenue potential.
SWORD Health’s clinical-grade virtual therapy platform pairs physical therapists with FDA-listed wearable technology to deliver personalized treatment plans that are more effective, easier and less expensive than traditional physical therapy. This encourages patients to complete their regimes, and allows practices to bolster their income.
The company works with insurers, health systems and employers across globe, with companies from the Fortune 100 and 500 companies included among its clients. It is the fastest-growing MSK company, and a double-Unicorn. New funding will support SWORD in its plans to prepare for an IPO, perhaps as early as 2025.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
37% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jun 2024
$30m
LATE VC
Nov 2021
$163m
SERIES D
Total funding: $327.2m
Company benefits
- A stimulating, fast-paced environment with lots of room for creativity
- A bright future at a promising high-tech startup company
- Career development and growth
- The opportunity to work with a talented team and to add real value to an innovative solution with the potential to change the future of healthcare
- A stimulating environment with room for creativity
- A flexible environment where you can control your hours (remotely) with unlimited vacation
- Access to our health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions)
- Remote or Hybrid work policy
Company HQ
Chelsea, New York, NY
Leadership
Virgílio Bento
(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-Founder of EX Capital. Received their PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Universidade de Aveiro.
Márcio Colunas
(Co-Founder & CSO)Co-founded EX Capital and Findster Technologies. Previously worked as an Analyst/Software Engineer at Neuroinova, and was a Researcher at the Universidade de Aveiro.
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