Michigan Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Position #2 (Care Navigator) - REMOTE

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

Job summary

Net Health co is hiring a Michigan Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Care Navigator) for a remote role aimed at helping patients succeed through home-exercise therapy programs. Ideal candidates should be empathetic, tech savvy, and possess excellent communication skills.

The Care Navigator will support patients by providing remote monitoring and assisting them in therapeutic exercises. A passion for health and musculoskeletal care is essential, along with being a self-starter eager to make an impact in a growing healthcare startup.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in musculoskeletal health is a plus.
• Health Coach Certification is a plus.
• Passion for health and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote monitoring services for patients.
• Assist users in therapeutic exercise and functional training.
• Provide ongoing feedback on patient progress.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Tech savvy

Relationship-building

Ability to work independently

Organizational skills

Education

Graduated from an accredited physical therapy program

Active PTA license in Michigan

Tools

EHR systems

Messaging platforms

Scheduling systems

Job description

Michigan Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant Position #2 (Care Navigator) - REMOTE

Job Category: BU - 10

Requisition Number: MICHI002893

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

Locations

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

• You will provide remote monitoring services to help 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

• As a PTA you are naturally empathetic, friendly, and love what you do!
• 2+ years of experience in musculoskeletal health is a plus
• Graduated from an accredited physical therapy program – Active PT license in a compact state ( https://www.ptcompact.org/ )
• Active PTA license in Michigan
• Tech savvy – thrive in a multi‑platform environment, comfortably switching between systems (EHR, messaging, scheduling) without missing a beat
• Experience in behavioral modification, Health Coach Certification is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal, and presentation skills, and an ability to collect and present meaningful data to drive decisions
• Strong relationship‑building and listening skills
• Demonstrated patient focus; a 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
• The flexibility and agility to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment
• The ability to influence change and bring enthusiasm and excitement to the workplace
• Independent and proactive work style; quick, flexible thinking; and an 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. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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

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