Virtual Physical Therapist - PRN

Protera Health; Michigan; A distancia; USD 70.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote

Competitive compensation

Descripción de la vacante

Protera Health, a fast-growing health-tech startup, is seeking an experienced Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physical Therapist to join the core clinical team. This fully remote role requires an active Michigan PT license and focuses on delivering high-quality orthopedic care via telehealth and asynchronous channels.

You will evaluate patients, develop personalized home exercise programs, and collaborate with physicians and health coaches to achieve optimal outcomes while contributing to clinical and

Formación

• Licensed PT with active, unrestricted license in the United States.
• Minimum 2 years MSK/Orthopedic PT experience.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management.
• Ability to work independently in a remote startup setting.
• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct initial PT evaluations via telehealth with functional assessment and goal setting.
• Develop and update individualized home exercise programs (HEP) and self-management plans.
• Provide follow-up visits, progressions/regressions, and care plan modifications.
• Identify red flags and coordinate escalation to medical team when appropriate.
• Educate patients on condition management, ergonomics, and pain science principles.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, PTs, and health coaches for outcomes.
• Engage with the clinical team to discuss complex cases and share best practices.
• Adhere to clinical protocols and SOPs; participate in ongoing initiatives.

Conocimientos

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Remote work

Educación

PT license (active, unrestricted)

Descripción del empleo

Join an exciting startup to help patients who are struggling with back, neck, and joint pain. Fully Remote Possess an active Physical Therapy license in Michigan (required)

Are you a passionate, experienced Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physical Therapist (PT) eager to join an innovative healthcare startup? Protera Health is seeking a dedicated physical therapist to join our core clinical team, delivering exceptional virtual orthopedic care to patients nationwide. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide direct patient care while also contributing to a startup and shaping the future of MSK healthcare.

About Protera Health

Protera Health is a pioneering health-tech startup transforming the delivery of musculoskeletal (MSK) care. Our mission is simple: treat patients as we would our own loved ones. Founded by orthopedic surgeons and value-based care experts, we tackle major challenges in healthcare by integrating a holistic, multidisciplinary approach with patient tracking technology.

We empower patients through education, personalized home exercise programs, and real-time communication with care teams. Our goal is to help individuals with back, neck, and joint pain regain function, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life—while also decreasing excessive spend for orthopedic care.

Position Summary

As a core member of our Clinical team, you will play an essential role in delivering patient-centered MSK care through telehealth visits, asynchronous communication, and collaborative clinical discussions—while also contributing to projects and initiatives. This role is ideal for a proactive, compassionate, and tech-savvy PT eager to work in a dynamic, fast-growing startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial PT evaluations for newly enrolled patients, including functional assessment and goal setting.
• Develop and update individualized home exercise programs (HEP) and self-management plans.
• Provide follow-up PT visits, progressions/regressions, and care plan modifications based on patient response.
• Identify red flags and coordinate escalation to the medical team (physicians/APPs) when appropriate.
• Educate patients on condition management, activity modification, ergonomics, and pain science principles as appropriate.
• Collaborate regularly with physicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, and health coaches to ensure favorable patient outcomes.
• Engage with the broader clinical team to discuss complex cases and share best practices.
• Adhere to and help refine clinical protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in clinical and operational initiatives to enhance patient care.

Who You Are

• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment but also works well independently.
• Passionate about patient empowerment and committed to delivering exceptional MSK care.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and willing to take initiative beyond assigned tasks.
• Adaptable and excited about being part of an early-stage healthcare startup.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) (active, unrestricted).
• Minimum of 2 years of MSK/Orthopedic physical therapy experience.
• Strong commitment to delivering top-tier MSK care with empathy and efficiency.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Enthusiastic about healthcare innovation and digital health solutions.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a quiet, professional remote workspace.
• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in health-tech.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
• Flexibility in availability to meet shifting patient demands. At times, mornings are needed; other times, more evenings.
• Additional licensure in any of the following states: MI, WI, PA, OH, MA

Logistics

• Fully Remote
• Dedicated administrative time
• Fully remote position: ability to work from home
• Competitive compensation
• Make an impact: be part of a company that is changing lives daily!

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve based on the organization's needs and requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer, encourage respect and harmony among employees, and prohibit harassment or discrimination of any kind.