Virtual Physical Therapist
About The Position
Meritus Physical Therapy is seeking a Virtual Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing telehealth care team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered physical therapy services through a virtual care platform. The Virtual PT will evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult patients with conditions appropriate for telehealth therapy. This position requires a clinician who is comfortable working independently while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. If you are a passionate Physical Therapist who values evidence-based practice, patient engagement, and innovative care delivery, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (MPT or DPT required)
- Current Physical Therapist license (multi-state licensure preferred)
- 1–2 years of outpatient or hospital-based clinical experience
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Ability to perform all essential job functions after an initial three-month onboarding period
- Strong interpersonal, patient engagement, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently in a virtual care environment
- Proficiency with telehealth platforms and technology
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hospital outpatient rehabilitation or telehealth services
- Familiarity with Epic or similar electronic medical record (EMR) systems
- Compact Physical Therapy license
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive virtual evaluations and re-evaluations for outpatient populations
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care in alignment with physician orders and hospital protocols
- Deliver and adapt therapeutic interventions based on patient progress and clinical needs via telehealth
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
- Prepare patients for transition to in-person care when appropriate
- Provide discharge planning, patient education, and community resource recommendations
- Ensure HIPAA compliance and proper telehealth consent procedures
- Assist patients with basic technical troubleshooting to support engagement in virtual sessions
- Maintain ethical clinical standards and participate in ongoing professional development
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- short and long-term disability coverage
- Paid Time Off
- 401k plan
- education assistance program
- employee assistance program
- shift differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
