Compact Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Position #3 (Care Navigator) - REMOTE

Net Health co; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 28,654 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Net Health co is seeking a Compact Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for a remote Care Navigator position. The role involves supporting patient recovery by guiding them through home-exercise programs and providing feedback to clinicians. Candidates should be self-starters with a passion for health and wellness.

Ideal applicants will have experience in musculoskeletal health, strong communication skills, and an active PTA license. The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $20.80 - $26.00 with additional incentives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in musculoskeletal health preferred.
• Active PTA license in a compact state required.
• Ability to influence change and bring enthusiasm to the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote monitoring for patients during home-exercise therapy.
• Assist users in therapeutic exercises and functional training.
• Maintain records while providing remote monitoring.
• Help improve processes of the platform.

Skills

Empathy and friendliness

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Relationship-building

Multi-tasking

Education

Graduated from an accredited physical therapy program

Health Coach Certification

Tools

EHR systems

Messaging systems

Scheduling tools

Job description

Compact Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Position #3 (Care Navigator) – REMOTE

Job Category: BU - 10

Requisition Number: COMPA002874

• Full-Time
• Remote
• Rate: $26 USD per hour

Location: Remote – Recruiting Only, 40 24th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

Job Overview

As a Care Navigator, you will be an invaluable member of our team, ready and eager to make an impact internally and to patients we serve. You will support patient success by identifying the needs and challenges patients have and help to assist in implementing interventions to guide new thinking and create behavior change.

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial individual to best serve our clients and patients, utilizing methodologies to support your patients through their recovery while developing trusting relationships. The ideal candidate is process-focused and eager to make an impact on lives to support musculoskeletal health.

You must be equal parts self-starter and team player. We are seeking a passionate candidate with expertise in engaging and supporting users to achieve their health goals, who is interested in taking on an impactful role at a young and quickly growing startup in the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote monitoring services to support patients as they progress through their home‑exercise therapy program
• Direct and assist users in therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re‑education, and functional training through our technology platform
• Provide ongoing feedback to the evaluating clinician on patient progress outside of the clinic
• Maintain necessary records and notes while providing remote monitoring
• Assist with improving processes and functionality of the platform
• Organize and manage a caseload while staying efficient

Requirements

• PTA with natural empathy, friendliness, and passion for the job
• 2+ years of experience in musculoskeletal health is a plus
• Graduated from an accredited physical therapy program
• Active PTA license in a compact state (https://www.ptcompact.org/)
• Tech‑savvy – comfortable switching between systems (EHR, messaging, scheduling) without missing a beat
• Experience in behavioral modification; Health Coach Certification is a plus
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; ability to collect and present meaningful data to drive decisions
• Strong relationship‑building and listening skills
• Demonstrated patient focus; genuine passion for the user and their experience
• Ability to multi‑task and manage various types of users
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Flexibility and agility to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to influence change and bring enthusiasm to the workplace
• Independent and proactive work style; quick, flexible thinking; open, inquisitive approach
• Eager to make an impact at a young company addressing an important problem
• Passion for health and wellness

Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Hourly Salary Range: $20.80 – $26.00 + up to a 12% ICP

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