Digital Pulmonary Rehabilitation Physiotherapist (2 roles)

Job Title : Digital Pulmonary Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

Location : Remote in India. Based in Mumbai or Delhi is a plus.

Contract : Full-time preferred, fixed-term (Pilot : 6 months November - April, with potential for extension)

Salary : Competitive, commensurate with experience (₹35,000 - ₹50,000 / month)

About Respira Health

Respira Health is a nonprofit tackling chronic respiratory disease in India by making pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) accessible via WhatsApp. PR is a proven treatment that can reduce mortality risk and improve quality of life, yet fewer than 3% of patients in India have access. Our pilot will test digital PR with 150-300 participants recruited online combining a WhatsApp chatbot with physiotherapist oversight. Draft pilot plan here : https : / / docs.google.com / document / d / 1_W-Edruo27Osg_67O6idbxQ-nCHigNO__INVbl67wgI / edit?usp=sharing

Role Overview

We are seeking early-career or mid-level physiotherapists to support this WhatsApp-based PR Pilot. You will play a central role in recruiting and onboarding participants, conducting clinical assessments, encouraging adherence, and ensuring participant safety. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative digital health program with the potential to scale nationally.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting content creation & demonstrating exercises if comfortable [filming may be contracted out separately]

• Support design of education and exercise video content (breathing techniques, aerobic, strength, flexibility, and functional activities)
• Ensure clarity, safety, and cultural relevance of exercises, supporting scripting and adapting content for digital / WhatsApp delivery.
• Record video demonstrations in Hindi, adapted for low-literacy audiences.

Participant recruitment & engagement

Clinical assessments

Program delivery & safety

Collaboration & feedback

Monitoring & evaluation

Qualifications & Experience

Attributes

What we offer