Virtual MSK Physical Therapist (Eastern and Central Time Zones Preferred)

RightMove Health is hiring a physical therapist to deliver virtual musculoskeletal evaluations, triage, and care planning in a value-based care model. The role is for an experienced PT who is comfortable practicing remotely and can work Monday through Friday during business hours, Eastern Time. RightMove was built in partnership with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).

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 that require care coordination and route tasks to Care Coordinators.
• Partner with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) 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.

What they are looking for

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted physical therapy license in the state(s) 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 (e.g., OCS, 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.

Details

The role reports to the VP of Care Delivery. Availability Monday through Friday during business hours (ET) is required. The position is based in the United States. Salary is USD 100,000 – 115,000 per year.

About RightMove Health

RightMove is a virtual MSK care company built in partnership with the Hospital for Special Surgery. It partners with PCPs, orthopedic specialists, and health plans to deliver patient-centered MSK care. The value-based care model includes patient engagement, virtual physical therapy, and care navigation to high-value imaging and specialty partners. The company describes itself as a startup with enterprise-grade rigor, where operators, engineers, and clinicians work to improve patient outcomes. Its stated mission is to free people to move and thrive, and it lists values including performing to win, being direct with respect, moving as one team, acting with agency, and choosing optimism.