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