Virtual Physical Therapist
Meritus Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $74,692 - $112,091 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
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
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire
- life insurance
- short and long-term disability coverage
- Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
- 401k plan
- education assistance program
- employee assistance program
- shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
physical therapypatient evaluationtherapeutic interventionsdischarge planningpatient educationclinical experiencetechnical troubleshootingindividualized plans of careHIPAA compliancetelehealth
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillspatient engagementanalytical skillsindependent workcollaborationadaptabilitycommunicationethical standardsprofessional developmentcoordination
Certifications
Physical Therapist licenseBLS certificationCPR certification