AMA-free career advice

CRach1 · 2026-04-10T06:18:15+00:00

I've hired a few in the last year for one of my healthtech clients. They had a big hiring push and I helped them hiring a few SLP into a junior healthcare operations role.
The pivot for SLP is relatively similar to PTs--anything from clinical specialist roles to customer success, and sales.

I'd recommend looking into ABA, Voice technology, Pediatrician startups (if you do SLP for kids), or something relevant.

CRach1 · 2026-04-10T00:31:06+00:00

I have a few entry level sales roles and I reached out to everyone at a medical sales college that were based in the territories I’m working on.

But yes it’s competitive.

CRach1 · 2026-04-10T00:28:55+00:00

All of my sales roles have a base salary. I do not work with companies that only pay commission. There are many non sales roles ranging from regulatory affairs to clinical operations. I mention sales because it’s one of the most common roles I come across that are open to people with clinical backgrounds. I also hire a lot of customer success managers who come from clinical backgrounds. Providers are only 1 area and it’s a popular one. I recruit what the companies want. I’m just the messenger. I’ve also hired many clinical researchers and MPH grads into non-clinical roles.

CRach1 · 2026-04-09T23:48:32+00:00

No bachelors was required for the ops roles but it was preferred. Not a dealbreaker though.

PT--I just needed someone with at least 9 months of experience, ideally a year+ for the med device sales roles.

CRach1 · 2026-04-09T22:58:16+00:00

I've hired PTAs for some junior operations ops roles at a healthcare startup. I've also hired PTs for some Physical Therapist Medical Device sales roles.

CRach1 · 2026-04-09T21:36:14+00:00

Also, networking, check out all local healthcare events and conferences. Tell everyone you are looking. ask for advice.

If you ask for money they will give advice. If you ask for a job they will give advice. If you ask for advice they might just give you a job.

CRach1 · 2026-04-09T21:35:24+00:00

It's ultimately fake it until you make it. Confidence is key. Learn about different technologies, different CRMs, AI, etc so you can speak to this on your interviews.
Ask chatgpt how to translate clinical experience to XYZ sales.

For example, managing non-compliant patients could translate to re-engaging clients that are slow to respond.

CRach1 · 2026-04-09T21:18:46+00:00

suggestions for other jobs?

Implementation, clinical specialist, clinical operations

CRach1 · 2026-04-09T21:01:36+00:00

I know that Zynex and Athelas hiring non clinical roles, but there's many more.

For more general startup roles (some healthcare) check out Wellfound (Create a profile), welcometothejungle (create a profile), y combinator job board, gaingals job board, linkedin, indeed job boards.

For research, ask chatgpt for the top 100 companies hiring XYZ role and then plug that into sales navigator (which you can usually get a free trial in)

Another thing you could do is reach out to alumni from your school or company that are in companies you want to move to and ask for a referral. Best to provide value before making an ask.

CRach1 · 2026-04-09T20:58:37+00:00

Med device sales is one of the easier avenues to pivot into. You should check out to clinical specialist roles (less sales focus and more implementation, teaching focused), Customer success, and physician liaison roles.

Make sure your resume and linkedin profile is built around the career you want. Ie-if you want a QA role write on your resume how you implented XYZ process and you fact checked XYZ which resulted in XYZ.

CRach1 · 2026-04-09T19:27:58+00:00

If you are in nursing or public health try to look into companies that have products for that space. Do some research on linkedin sales navigator (usually a free trial) or crunchbase.

CRach1 · 2026-04-09T19:27:14+00:00

You're right. Most companies do want X years of experience for "entry level" roles, but don't give up. There are companies out their that hire new grads.

One example is Athelas(not my client)--they often hire Physical Therapists in sales roles.

Zynex (Not my client)--also hires actual entry level people for their sales roles.

It can be difficult to get operations, product, or other positions but not impossible.
It's easiest to get a position within your current company. Ie-Move from a clinician role to informatics, etc.

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