PRN Virtual MSK Physical Therapist (Compact State Preferred)

RightMove Health is hiring Virtual MSK Physical Therapists for a 1099 contract role. You would deliver virtual musculoskeletal evaluation, triage, and care planning, working Monday through Friday during Eastern Time business hours. The company is a virtual MSK care company built in partnership with the Hospital for Special Surgery.

About RightMove Health

RightMove describes itself as redefining how value-based musculoskeletal care is delivered. It was built in partnership with the Hospital for Special Surgery, which it calls the world leader in MSK health. The company partners with primary care providers, orthopedic specialists, and health plans. Its value-based care model includes patient engagement, virtual physical therapy, and care navigation to imaging and specialty partners.

The stated mission is to free people to move and thrive. RightMove describes itself as a startup with enterprise-grade rigor, where operators, engineers, and clinicians work to improve patient outcomes. Its values are: Perform to Win, Be Direct with Respect, Move as One Team, Act with Agency, and Choose Optimism.

What you will do

• Conduct virtual musculoskeletal triage and follow-up visits to assess symptoms, functional limitations, and clinical risk.
• Apply clinical reasoning to determine appropriate recommendations within a virtual care model.
• Deliver evidence-based virtual physical therapy interventions focused on functional improvement and symptom management.
• Develop individualized care plans aligned with patient goals, functional needs, and long-term outcomes.
• Identify clinical needs requiring care coordination and route tasks to Care Coordinators.
• Partner with Advanced Practice Providers and other clinicians when medical escalation or specialty involvement is indicated.
• Communicate and coordinate with patients, care coordinators, APPs, and external referral sources to support continuity across the episode of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in line with regulatory, payer, and organizational requirements.
• Adhere to established clinical protocols, escalation pathways, and quality standards within a value-based care environment.

The role reports to the VP of Care Delivery.

What they are looking for

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted physical therapy license in the state or states where care will be delivered.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, with preference for 5 years.
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and a patient-first approach to care.
• Comfort practicing in a virtual environment, including remote evaluations and video-based patient education.

Preferred

• APTA specialist certification, such as OCS or SCS.
• Residence in a PT Compact state.
• Experience delivering care in virtual or telehealth-based models.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary or integrated care teams alongside medical providers.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Role details

This is a 1099 contract position. Hours are Monday through Friday during Eastern Time business hours. The listing is for the United States, and the title notes that a compact state is preferred. The employer's text does not state a pay rate or benefits.