Physical Therapist

Meritus Health

Virtual Physical Therapist evaluating and treating patients via telehealth for Meritus Physical Therapy. Collaborating with care teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes in a virtual setting.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,201 - $123,302 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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
evening, night, or weekend shift differential

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Hard Skills & Tools

physical therapyindividualized plans of caretherapeutic interventionsdischarge planningpatient educationclinical experiencetechnical troubleshootingHIPAA compliancetelehealth consent procedures

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillspatient engagementanalytical skillsindependent workcollaboration

Certifications

Physical Therapist licenseBLS certificationCPR certification