Therapist / Physical Therapist / California / PT for RTM Job

Job TitlePhysical Therapist (PT) Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)Company: Aetos HealthcareLocation: Remote (U.S. License Required California Preferred)Job Type: Part-Time / ContractAbout the RoleAetos Healthcare is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist to support an App-Based Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) program focused on chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.This role is designed for PTs who want to combine clinical expertise with digital health delivery. You will remotely monitor patient progress, evaluate therapy adherence, conduct interactive monthly assessments, and document care aligned with CPT codes 98975, 98976/98977, 98980, and 98981.This is a structured, compliance-first program. Strong documentation and workflow discipline are essential.Patient PopulationChronic low back painCervical radiculopathyKnee and hip osteoarthritisPost-procedural rehabilitationChronic shoulder and MSK conditionsFunctional mobility impairmentCore ResponsibilitiesClinical OversightMonitor RTM dashboard data and therapy adherenceReview patient-reported outcome measures (Oswestry, PEG, WOMAC, functional scales)Assess functional improvement and symptom trendsModify therapeutic recommendations within scopeEscalate red-flag symptoms to supervising providersPatient EngagementConduct structured monthly interactive communication (video or phone)Provide exercise progression guidanceAddress barriers to adherenceReinforce home exercise programsEnsure appropriate accumulation of 20+ minutes per month when clinically indicatedDocumentation & ComplianceMaintain audit-ready documentationTrack cumulative minutes for 98980/98981Clearly document interactive communication and clinical reasoningFollow Medicare and commercial payer RTM guidelinesAdhere to state licensure and supervision requirementsOperational ResponsibilitiesStratify high-risk vs stable patientsSupport panel growth from 50150 patientsTrack KPIs including:% patients ?20 minutesAdherence ratesFunctional improvementEscalation frequencyQualificationsRequired:Active Physical Therapist license (U.S.)2+ years of outpatient ortho or MSK experienceStrong knowledge of therapeutic exercise progressionExperience with telehealth or remote patient engagementStrong documentation disciplinePreferred:Experience in RTM or RPM programsFamiliarity with minutes-based CPT documentationComfort using digital health platforms and dashboardsExperience managing high patient volumes efficientlyWorkload ExpectationsFlexible, minutes-based scheduleEstimated time for 100 RTM patients: 33 hours/month (for 98980 only)Additional time if 98981 add-on minutes are clinically necessaryWhat Success Looks LikeHigh patient engagement and adherenceMeasurable functional improvementAccurate and compliant documentationScalable workflow managementBalanced clinical judgment without over-escalationCompensationHourly rate (based on experience)Optional per-patient or hybrid compensation models availableWhy Join Aetos HealthcareRemote flexibilityStructured, compliance-driven workflowsDigital health innovation exposureScalable patient panel growthClear performance metrics and accountability

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