How Protera Health recruits:
All Protera Health recruiting comes from an @http://proterahealth.com email address.
We do not use any other domain. We will never ask you for payment, bank details, a Social Security number, or a copy of your ID before a written offer is made.
Interviews are scheduled through Google Meet, never through Microsoft Teams.
If you receive a message claiming to be from Protera Health from any other domain, do not reply and do not join the meeting. Forward it to care@proterahealth.com and we will confirm.
Position Highlights:
Join an exciting startup to help patients who are struggling with back, neck, and joint pain.
Full-Time and Part-Time / PRN Positions Available
Fully Remote
Must reside within Vermont
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Overview
Are you a passionate and experienced Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physical Therapist (PT) eager to be part of 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 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.
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, unnecessary 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 growing healthcare startup.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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
Logistics
Fully Remote
Dedicated administrative time
Benefits for Full-Time Position
Compensation range: $93,600/year
Fully remote position: ability to work from home
Equity options: benefit from the growth of the company
Healthcare benefits
15 days PTO
9 Company Holidays
Sick time
401k
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 needs and requirements of the organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage respect and harmony amongst employees, and prohibit harassment or discrimination of any kind.
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