Physiotherapist

Frido; Pune District, Pimpri-Chinchwad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Frido is seeking an In-House Physiotherapist to join the Strategy & SME team in Pune. You will translate clinical physiotherapy knowledge into structured assessment frameworks, exercise programmes, and standardized service protocols, collaborating with product, R&D, and retail teams.

You will develop SOPs, train clinicians, and contribute to ergonomic recommendations for desk workers, ensuring evidence-informed outcomes and scalable clinical processes as Frido Care expands.

Qualifications

• BPT or MPT from a recognised institution.
• 2-3 years of relevant professional experience in physiotherapy.
• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions, posture correction, pain management, and rehabilitation.
• Hands-on experience in patient assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic exercise prescription.
• Experience treating or consulting with a substantial patient base, ideally 500-1,000 patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct musculoskeletal assessments and posture evaluations.
• Develop treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Provide ergonomic inputs for desk workers.
• Establish assessment guidelines and referral pathways.
• Create and validate therapeutic exercise programmes with progression criteria.
• Maintain a structured exercise repository with instructions and rationale.
• Review clinical content for digital platforms and customer education.
• Translate clinical concepts into actionable guidance for non-clinical teams.
• Train and onboard physiotherapists joining Frido Care.
• Develop SOPs for consultations and home-visit services.

Skills

MSK assessment

Posture correction

Pain management

Rehabilitation

Exercise prescription

Clinical reasoning

Ergonomic assessments

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BPT or MPT

Job description

Job Description: In-House Physiotherapist - Strategy & Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: Amar Tech Park, Balewadi, Pune

Employment Type: Full-time | Work from Office

Experience: 2-3 years

Reporting To: AVP - Founder's Office

No. of Positions: 1

About Frido

Frido is a consumer-focused brand committed to improving comfort, mobility, and everyday well-being through innovative ergonomic and mobility solutions. We are looking for a clinically strong and detail-oriented Physiotherapist who can contribute to clinical strategy, product development, exercise content, and service delivery standards.

Role Overview

The In-House Physiotherapist will serve as a clinical subject matter expert, translating practical physiotherapy knowledge into structured assessment frameworks, therapeutic exercise programmes, ergonomic recommendations, and standardised service protocols.

The role involves working closely with product, R&D, retail, and other cross-functional teams to develop clinically sound and customer-centric solutions under Frido Care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Assessment & Physiotherapy Expertise

• Conduct and review musculoskeletal assessments, posture evaluations, and functional movement assessments.
• Apply strong clinical reasoning to develop appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Provide clinical inputs for ergonomic assessments, particularly for desk workers experiencing neck pain, lower-back pain, and posture-related discomfort.
• Establish appropriate assessment, documentation, and referral guidelines.
• Develop, review, and validate therapeutic exercise programmes for different musculoskeletal conditions.
• Define exercise instructions, progression and regression criteria, precautions, and contraindications.
• Build and maintain a structured exercise repository with clear instructions and clinical rationale.
• Ensure exercise recommendations are safe, practical, and suitable for the intended customer or patient population.

3. Protocol & Content Development

• Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for physiotherapy consultations, store-based assessments, and home-visit services.
• Develop step-by-step assessment frameworks, exercise protocols, and clinical documentation guidelines.
• Review and validate clinical content for digital platforms, customer education, and service offerings.
• Translate complex clinical concepts into simple, actionable instructions for non-clinical teams and customers.
• Collaborate with Product, R&D, Retail, and leadership teams to provide clinical insights for product and service development.
• Support the development and improvement of ergonomic assessment tools and customer experience journeys.
• Provide evidence-informed recommendations to improve product usability, customer education, and clinical outcomes.
• Participate in cross-functional discussions and present clinical recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

5. Training & Quality Assurance

• Train and onboard physiotherapists joining the Frido Care team.
• Establish clinical quality standards and ensure consistency in assessments and recommendations.
• Review service delivery practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development of scalable clinical processes as the business expands.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) or Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) from a recognised institution.
• 2-3 years of relevant professional experience in physiotherapy.
• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions, posture correction, pain management, and rehabilitation.
• Hands-on experience in patient assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic exercise prescription.
• Experience treating or consulting with a substantial patient base, ideally 500-1,000 patients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare structured clinical protocols and explain clinical reasoning to non-clinical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and contributing to new initiatives.