Physical Therapist, Flex

Hinge Health; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinge Health is seeking a Flex Physical Therapist to join our virtual MSK care team. Deliver care via telehealth video visits and in-app messaging, adapting to a variable schedule of 25–40 hours per week.

You will evaluate and treat patients remotely, apply biopsychosocial care, collaborate with the care team, and support pelvic health when applicable. Candidates must have a DPT, state licensure, and willingness to work across time zones.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of clinical physical therapy experience in orthopedics.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT).
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in at least 1 US state; ability to obtain additional licenses.
• Willingness to work across time zones to serve a geographically diverse member population.
• Telehealth services in a private, professional space with reliable internet in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients remotely using a variety of digital tools.
• Communicate effectively to engage members and inform product development.
• Apply biopsychosocial model to patient-centered MSK care and pain education.
• Provide high-caliber service resulting in high customer satisfaction and improved outcomes.
• Manage a large and varied caseload safely and efficiently.

Skills

Telehealth delivery

Clinical PT experience in orthopedics

Biopsychosocial approach

Communication skills

Adaptability / Change agility

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Tools

Telehealth platform

In-app messaging

Job description

About The Role

Physical therapists are the backbone of the comprehensive clinical care team at Hinge Health. Hinge Health Physical Therapists utilize their clinical expertise and knowledge of pain science to deliver care for a large number of patients across the MSK spectrum, including pelvic health, via telehealth video visits and in-app messaging. We believe in providing the best patient-centered care by applying the Biopsychosocial model, evidence-informed practice, and innovative thinking with technology to help patients reduce pain and achieve meaningful outcomes. Through our technology-first platform, Hinge Health physical therapists improve the lives of many at scale. You will work with a diverse set of members within a team of high performing, inclusive clinicians.

Our physical therapists are on the bleeding edge of delivering virtual MSK care enabled by advanced technology. Come join us if you’re excited to evolve alongside the future of PT practice!

Description

The role is called “Flex Physical Therapist” for a reason - your flexibility and resilience is critical!

• You thrive in situations requiring you to constantly adapt and evolve. Change is not a scary word to you, and you want to continually improve yourself, your profession, and healthcare as a whole.
• Our Flex hour model: As a non-exempt employee, you will be scheduled to work between 25-40 hours/week (with optional overtime if offered), which fluctuates depending on member needs. You will be notified of your schedule outlook at least one month in advance and fully confirmed 2 weeks in advance. This is not a full time, part time, or PRN position - it is a Flex position where employees must be able to commit to a variable schedule.
• You embrace technology-forward care delivery, utilizing telehealth, in-app messaging, and a variety of digital tools to serve members at significant scale.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Evaluate and treat patients remotely utilizing a variety of digital tools to manage care and oversee technology outputs.
• Communicate effectively to drive member engagement and articulate clinical reasoning to drive product development.
• Knowledgeable about biopsychosocial model, patient-centered MSK care, behavior change models, pain neuroscience education, and evidence-informed practice.
• Provides high caliber of service resulting in high customer satisfaction and improved clinical outcomes.
• Manages patients safely and efficiently given a large and varied caseload.

Basic Qualifications

• You have 2-4 years of clinical physical therapy experience practicing in an orthopedics setting, evaluating and treating a variety of MSK conditions.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT).
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in at least 1 state of the United States. Ability to complete required documentation to secure additional state licenses upon receipt of offer, within a timely manner.
• Willing to work across time zones to serve a geographically diverse member population.
• Serve as a visible member of our care team, which requires your name and photograph/likeness to appear in our product and associated marketing materials.
• You must be able to deliver telehealth services in a private, professional space with reliable, strong internet connectivity and within the United States.
• Able to work evenings.
• Your current and foreseeable future state of residence is within: Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin, South Carolina, West Virginia, Vermont, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Alabama, Kansas, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Ohio, Arizona, Montana, Utah, Oklahoma, Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
• Telehealth: Demonstrates excellent and clear decision making to evaluate, treat, and manage MSK members, including some pelvic health, utilizing a biopsychosocial model as appropriate.
• Effective Patient Management: Manages a large and varied caseload of members safely and efficiently, utilizing a variety of digital tools to manage care and communicate effectively.
• Effective Communication: Able to communicate effectively and clearly, both written and verbally, with members, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Change Agility: Highly adaptable to taking on new workflows, processes and challenges within a fast-paced environment by employing critical thinking and creative problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to work weekends
• Additional certifications in orthopedics, pain science, or related specialties
• Medical fluency in Spanish (written and verbal)

About Hinge Health

At Hinge Health, we’re using technology to scale and automate the delivery of healthcare - starting with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, which affect over 1.7 billion people worldwide. With an AI-powered human-centered care model, Hinge Health leverages cutting-edge technology to improve outcomes, experiences and costs to help people move beyond their pain. The platform addresses a broad spectrum of MSK care - from acute injury, to chronic pain, to post-surgical rehabilitation - through personalized, evidence-based care. As the preferred partner to 60+ health plans, PBMs and other ecosystem partners, Hinge Health is available to over 20 million people across more than 2,800 employers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in Montreal and Bangalore. Learn more at http://www.hingehealth.com.

What You’ll Love About Us

Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.

Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.

Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development.

Grow with us: Grow with us through discounted company stock through our ESPP with easy payroll deductions.

Culture & Engagement

Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We make employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you feel you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, let us know by reaching out to your recruiter.

By submitting your application you are acknowledging we are using your personal data as outlined in the personnel and candidate privacy policy.

Beware of Phishing Attempts: We’ve noticed an increase in phishing where fraudsters impersonate employees and send fake job offers to steal sensitive information. We’ll never ask for financial details during the hiring process and only use “@hingehealth.com” emails. If you receive a suspicious offer, stop communication and report it to the US FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. To verify an email from our recruiting team, forward it to [e-mail].

Beware of Phishing Attempts: We've noticed an increase in phishing where fraudsters impersonate employees and send fake job offers to steal sensitive information. We'll never ask for financial details during the hiring process and only use "@hingehealth.com" emails. If you receive a suspicious offer, stop communication and report it to the US FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. To verify an email from our recruiting team, forward it to [e-mail].