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Lead Intake & Patient Care Sales Specialist

Somewhere

Fully Remote
Remote - South Africa
South Africa
SA / EMEA hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R33,300 – R38,850 ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Lead Intake & Patient Care Sales Specialist

Target Compensation: $1,800 to $2,100 USD / month Base ($2,300 to $3,100+ USD / month Target OTE)

Location: Remote (Latin America or South Africa)

Shift / Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week, US Central Time CST Alignment

Employment Type: Independent Contractor

About the Company

Our client is a premium, out-of-network cash-based Physical Therapy and Performance practice with over 6 years of operational success in Austin, Texas. Operating completely outside the constraints of traditional insurance, the practice delivers high-touch, integrative care that helps active adults, athletes, and high-performing professionals recover from pain, avoid unnecessary surgery, and return to peak physical health through personalized care plans.

Role Overview

We are seeking an articulate, high-urgency Lead Intake & Patient Care Sales Specialist to serve as the primary first point of contact for the practice. In this role, you will manage rapid inbound lead response across digital channels, engage prospects via social media messaging, and execute structured phone intake calls. The primary objective is to convert prospective patients into paid initial evaluations while effectively pre-framing the value of high-ticket, cash-based plans of care ($2,000 to $15,000+).

Key Responsibilities
* Rapid Speed-to-Lead Response:Contact new inbound leads, form inquiries, and digital ad submissions via phone, SMS and email within 5 minutes of opt-in during business hours.
* Multi-Channel Setter Workflows:Monitor social media inboxes (Instagram/Facebook), engage active inquiries using structured direct-messaging frameworks, and transition messaging threads into scheduled phone discovery calls.
* Consultative Intake & Emotional Discovery:Conduct deep-discovery phone conversations to uncover a prospect's core health motivations, address financial or insurance objections, and articulate the distinct value of one-on-one cash-based physical therapy.
* Pre-Framing Care Packages:Educate prospective patients on the clinic's comprehensive treatment model, setting clear expectations for customized, full plans of care ranging from $2,000 to $15,000+ prior to their initial clinical evaluation.
* Pipeline & Schedule Optimization:Execute targeted outbound follow-ups to warm lead pipelines, re-engage past inquiries, and manage appointment scheduling to maximize clinical provider capacity.
* Billing & Administrative Ownership:Collect evaluation deposits, process payments at time of service, assist with patient payment plan records, and maintain pristine lead status tracking inside the practice CRM (GoHighLevel/PTEverywhere).
Key Performance Objectives (KPIs)
* Evaluation Bookings & Conversion:Achieve a30%+ overall conversion rateacross inbound marketing channels, securing 10 to 15+ paid initial evaluations weekly.
* Clinic Schedule Efficiency:Maintain>85% schedule capacityacross provider calendars through active follow-up and schedule management.
* Outreach Execution:Maintain strict 5 minute response windows on fresh lead opt-ins during business hours.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Relevant Experience:2 to 4+ years of proven B2C sales, intake, or appointment-setting experience handling high-ticket cash services ($2,000 to $10,000+) in industries like boutique elective medicine, medspas, cash physical therapy, or premium wellness.
* English Proficiency:native verbal English skills with an articulate, polished, and persuasive phone presence.
* High Emotional Intelligence (EQ):Exceptional active listening and consultative rapport-building skills to navigate patient frustration, uncover underlying motivators, and overcome price objections with poise.
* Self-Direction & Accountability:High operational discipline with a proven ability to manage daily outreach activity, CRM task lists, and appointment calendars independently.
* Technical Setup & Alignment:Dedicated, quiet work environment, high-speed internet, and full availability during US Central Standard Time (CST) business hours, with willingness for brief weekend inbound lead monitoring.

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

At R33,300/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,800/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1632 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →