{"id":8591,"date":"2024-09-16T14:00:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/?p=8591"},"modified":"2024-09-16T17:56:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T17:56:36","slug":"remote-physical-therapy-jobs-and-how-to-get-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/allied-health\/remote-physical-therapy-jobs-and-how-to-get-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Different Types of Remote Physical Therapy Jobs and How to Get Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

By necessity, the COVID-19 pandemic created a grand experiment in remote healthcare delivery. The verdict: Many types of care can be successfully delivered remotely while giving patients and practitioners added flexibility. This ongoing movement has seen the growth of remote physical therapy jobs and growing interest in how to find such roles. For licensed <\/span>physical therapists<\/span><\/a> (PTs) or new PT graduates, you can now consider remote physical therapist jobs to enhance work-life balance while still putting your training to good use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overview of the Physical Therapy Career<\/b><\/h3>\n

Physical therapists are advanced practitioners who have earned a <\/span>Doctor of Physical Therapy<\/span><\/a> degree and are licensed in their state of residence. They\u2019re skilled in physical rehabilitation for patients who may have chronic conditions or mobility issues, need pain management or are recovering from surgery. PTs often work alongside <\/span>occupational therapists<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>speech-language pathologists<\/span><\/a> and other providers in a holistic rehabilitative program for patients.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>Career Options: Physical Therapist vs Occupational Therapist<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

As a highly skilled allied health profession, <\/span>physical therapy jobs<\/span><\/a> typically offer good salaries\u2014<\/span>averaging $54.32 per hour<\/span><\/a> based on all PT jobs posted to Vivian Health the week of August 26, 2024. <\/span>PT travel roles<\/span><\/a> also offer good pay. <\/span>Salaries for travel PT jobs<\/span><\/a> averaged $52.57 per hour that same week, but some paid as high as $94 per hour depending on demand, location and specialty. Increased demand for physical therapy may increase salaries and the need for remote options.<\/span><\/p>\n

Introduction to Remote Physical Therapy Jobs<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Remote physical therapy provides flexibility for therapists and patients, facilitating a better work-life balance. Therapists can schedule sessions at their convenience, reducing commute times and allowing for a more diverse patient base. Patients can receive care from the comfort of their homes, making it easier to fit therapy into their daily routines. This approach also caters to individuals with mobility issues or those living in remote areas, ensuring they can receive care without the challenges of traveling.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of Remote Physical Therapist Jobs<\/b><\/h3>\n

For this blog post, Vivian focuses primarily on jobs that involve physical therapists interacting live, directly with patients, PT students or other clients. However, there are alternative ways to use your PT skills remotely, such as working as a writer or blogger about physical therapy issues, being a health and wellness content creator for media like YouTube or Instagram or marketing a physical therapy product or service. Such roles necessitate content creation skills in addition to your PT knowledge and training. The following five roles represent some common types of remote PT jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Telehealth Physical Therapist<\/b><\/h4>\n

Telehealth physical therapists use video conferencing tools to conduct virtual sessions, similar to in-person work at hospitals or outpatient centers. Responsibilities include assessing conditions, developing treatment plans and guiding remote exercises. Proficiency with telehealth platforms is essential for effective communication and treatment. Therapists may also need to advise patients on purchasing PT aides like band stretchers and resistance equipment for home use.<\/span><\/p>\n

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