Healthcare & Care Services Jobs at Startups
There are 2,017 open healthcare and care services roles at 222 early-stage startups, 48% of them remote. Where pay is stated it is typically USD 96.5k to 195k, with a median of USD 170k.
Working in healthcare & care services at a startup
In early-stage startups, clinicians and care providers wear multiple hats beyond direct patient care. You'll often help shape care protocols, build patient relationships, and contribute to business development. Work spans in-person and telehealth settings, with a focus on accessible, high-quality care.
What healthcare and care services work involves at an early-stage startup
You see patients and also help write the care protocols you work under. Visits may be in person or over video, and the model is still being adjusted around you. Larger providers hand you a fixed protocol and a full support staff.
Day to day
- Provide direct clinical care, therapy, or diagnostic services to patients/clients
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessments
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with regulations
- Collaborate with other care providers, families, or interdisciplinary teams
- Participate in telehealth sessions or manage a caseload using digital platforms
- Contribute to quality improvement, patient outreach, or practice development
Skills and tools
- Clinical assessment and diagnosis
- Treatment planning and intervention
- Telehealth and remote care tools
- Electronic health records (EHR) systems
- Patient communication and education
- Licensure/certification in relevant specialty (e.g., RN, MD, LCSW, BCBA)
How to get into healthcare & care services at a startup
Background
Typical backgrounds include professional degrees (MD, DO, PhD, PsyD, MSW, RN, DVM) and relevant licensure, though some roles like medical assistants or dietitians may require only a certificate or associate degree.
Career path
With experience, clinicians often move into lead provider roles, clinical directorship, or start their own practice, while others pivot to healthcare operations or product roles within health-focused startups.
Who is hiring healthcare and care services roles
Open roles by startup. Select a startup to see its jobs.
- 2,017open roles
- 222startups hiring
- 48%remote
Pay and the market
Industries
Healthcare (1,815), biotech and life sciences (115) and education (45) startups have most of the openings.
Pay figures come from the 610 postings on this page that state a salary.
Salary
48% of healthcare & care services postings are remote. Remote healthcare & care services jobs →
Where healthcare & care services roles are open
Open roles by place. Every row is a link.
Industries hiring healthcare & care services
Open roles by what the startup builds. Every row is a link.
Hired healthcare & care services before, nothing open right now: Consumer & Lifestyle, Media & Gaming.
Experience level
Open roles by the experience the posting asks for.
Employment type
Open roles by full-time, contract, internship and the rest.
Healthcare & Care Services jobs
Latest early-stage startup jobs, open to Pro members
Questions people ask
How much do healthcare and care services jobs pay?
Typically USD 96.5k to 195k a year, with a median of USD 170k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring healthcare and care services roles?
Alpaca Health (240 roles), Loula (122) and Blackbird Health (80) have the most; 222 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
48% of these roles are remote.
Do I need to be junior?
Most roles are junior (52% of those that state a level), and 54% are junior or intern.
Are new roles coming in?
99 were posted this week.