Virtual Physical Therapist- Vermont Based

Protera Health

6d•$93,600 - $93,600•Remote

About The Position

Protera Health is seeking a passionate and experienced Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physical Therapist (PT) to join their core clinical team. This role involves delivering exceptional virtual orthopedic care to patients in Vermont and nationwide. The position offers the opportunity to provide direct patient care, contribute to a startup environment, and help shape the future of MSK healthcare. Protera Health is a health-tech startup focused on transforming MSK care delivery through a holistic, multidisciplinary approach integrated with patient tracking technology. They aim to empower patients with education, personalized home exercise programs, and real-time communication to help individuals with back, neck, and joint pain regain function, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life, while also decreasing unnecessary healthcare spend.

Requirements

Must Reside in Vermont
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering PT via telehealth (virtual MSK care).
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 are needed.
Additional licensure in any of the following states: MI, WI, FL, GA, PA, MN, IA, OH, MA

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.