Role Description
We are looking for a Physical Therapist who will be responsible for delivering virtual musculoskeletal evaluation, triage, and care planning. This individual will:
• Assess patients and determine the appropriate level of care.
• Initiate and progress conservative management when indicated.
• Identify red and yellow flags.
• Collaborate closely with Care Coordinators and medical partners to ensure appropriate escalation when needed.
He or she will report to the VP of Care Delivery.
What You'll Do
• Virtual Triage & Care Delivery
• Conduct virtual musculoskeletal triage and follow-up visits to assess symptoms, functional limitations, and clinical risk.
• Apply strong clinical reasoning to determine appropriate clinical recommendations within a virtual care model.
• Deliver evidence-based virtual physical therapy interventions focused on functional improvement and symptom management.
• Care Planning
• Develop individualized care plans aligned with patient goals, functional needs, and long-term outcomes.
• Identify clinical needs requiring care coordination and route tasks to Care Coordinators.
• Partner with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and other clinicians when medical escalation or specialty involvement is indicated.
• Collaboration & Continuity of Care
• Communicate and coordinate with patients, care coordinators, APPs, and external referral sources to support continuity across the episode of care.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, payer, and organizational requirements.
• Adhere to established clinical protocols, escalation pathways, and quality standards within a value-based care environment.
Qualifications
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted physical therapy license in the state(s) where care will be delivered.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, with preference for 5 years.
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and a patient-first approach to care.
• Comfort practicing in a virtual environment, including remote evaluations and video-based patient education.
Preferred
• APTA specialist certification (e.g., OCS, SCS).
• Residence in PT Compact State.
• Experience delivering care in virtual or telehealth-based models.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary or integrated care teams alongside medical providers.
• Spanish language proficiency.