Virtual Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician- Vermont Based

Protera Health

6d•$108 - $108•Remote

About The Position

Protera Health is seeking a dedicated Physician to join our core clinical team, delivering exceptional virtual orthopedic care to patients in Vermont and 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. 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, unnecessary spend for orthopedic care.

Requirements

Must Reside in Vermont
Minimum of 2 years of MSK/Orthopedic 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

Must Reside in Vermont
Experience in telemedicine.
Background in health-tech
Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
Flexibile 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, MA, or NY

Responsibilities

Conducts targeted, high-complexity initial assessments, secondary or tertiary consultations, and manages treatment failure escalations.
Serves as the ultimate clinical authority on complex differential diagnoses, atypical MSK presentations, and surgical/non-surgical triage.
Provides advanced interpretation of complex imaging (MRI, CT, MSK Ultrasound) and guides treatment plans when finding.
Educate and empower patients to make informed decisions about their Healthcare
Serves as the Collaborating/Supervising Physician for APPs; conducts chart audits, provides clinical escalation pathways, and mentors the team.
Engage with the broader clinical team of physical therapists and health coaches to discuss complex cases and share best practices.
Establishes, reviews, and follows evidence-based MSK clinical protocols