Physical Therapist Assistant (100% Remote)

Vori Health•Nashville, TN

3d•Remote

About The Position

Vori Health is an award-winning, nationwide, virtual-first, musculoskeletal medical practice focused on evidence-based care that treats the whole person. Using a unique care model to help patients find the best path forward, Vori Health connects patients to a trained care team that includes a nonoperative physical medicine and sports physician, a health coach, and a physical therapist, all who manage the initial patient assessment and then work to coordinate whole-person care. We are on a mission to empower humanity to lead a healthier life. As a Vori Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you are an integral part of the care team. You have responsibility for making sure that Vori Health patients are experiencing the best care possible, ultimately empowering them to live their best life. You have a passion for practicing the most current evidence-based care, learning and are motivated by helping people, no matter how challenging the circumstances. You have extreme patient empathy and are driven to help others overcome their obstacles. You do not accept the status quo and always question how we can make things better. You prefer building relationships and treating the whole person over treating a condition. You are the type of person that finds great satisfaction and joy in the collective success of the patient and team. You can identify the most impactful ways to help patients, then roll your sleeves up, and coordinate with the care team to collectively achieve patient centered goals. This is an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity to help build a world-class healthcare ecosystem that will fundamentally transform healthcare into evidence-based, personalized medicine. Vori Health is on a mission to empower humanity to lead their healthiest life. We believe that great health holds the keys to unlocking personal potential. Our goal is to deliver high-value virtual and in-person care that enables a path to better health. Our human-centered approach combines innovations in technology and timely communication with integrated care teams to cultivate a community of support, providing the most effective setting for both restorative and preventative healthcare. As a Vori Physical Therapist Assistant, you will be instrumental to the care team as you interact and support patients.

Requirements

Associate's degree for physical therapy assistant
Active, unencumbered PTA in your home state
Reside in a state which is part of the Physical Therapy Compact
Orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant Expertise: At least 3 years of experience in digital care or outpatient physical therapy clinic evaluating and treating patients with a range of musculoskeletal pain conditions.
Demonstrated competence and passion for digital care delivery or telehealth: Comfort evaluating and treating patients remotely utilizing a variety of digital tools to manage care and experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques delivered digitally
Proven record of matching patient needs to treatment plans and proven record of implementing these plans safely and effectively
Strong experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques delivered digitally
A strong sense of empathy and the ability to motivate patients into pushing their limits in a responsible, safe way
Ability to create effective therapeutic alliances with patients while providing exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail while working across custom software during patient care delivery.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
Critical thinking skills, flexibility, and the ability to design innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment
Graceful at managing expectations while pushing for continuous improvement
Comfort working within an environment of rapid pace and constant change
Work authorization/security clearance requirements: Authorized or able to provide required documents to work in United States.
US Educated for both undergraduate and PTA degree.

Nice To Haves

Fluent in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services by administering treatment protocols under the supervision of a physical therapist to support patients in their care journey
Monitor patients' response to their plan of care and directly report any changes to the PT immediately
Understand patients' health by reviewing patients charts and studying therapy notes and histories.
Support patients in their virtual physical therapy program by instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients with their plan of care.
Increase effectiveness of Vori physical therapists by identifying patient care issues.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient records.
Documenting other clinical related activities as directed by your supervisor and Vori Health.
Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations and JACHO standards.
Obtain and maintain multiple state licenses as directed by Vori Health (expenses related to licensure are paid by Vori Health).
Continue to update your knowledge of physical therapy through educational opportunities, reading periodicals, and professional contacts.
Enhances the patient experience at Vori Health through patient-centered virtual interactions.
Promotes the Vori Health reputation by commitment to high quality standards for physical therapy and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Communicate and assist other Vori care team members as needed to provide care and create an orderly and effective treatment of rehabilitation and physical therapy
Meet company and quality standards as defined by Vori Health
Perform other projects and duties as assigned