Musculoskeletal Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner)

Remote Advanced Practice Provider: Full-Time / PRN

Position Highlights

• Join an exciting startup to help patients who are struggling with back, neck, and joint pain.
• Full-Time and Part-Time / PRN Positions Available
• Fully Remote

Overview

Are you a passionate and experienced Musculoskeletal (MSK) Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) eager to be part of an innovative healthcare startup?

Protera Health is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider to join our core clinical team, delivering exceptional virtual orthopedic care to patients nationwide. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide direct patient care while also contributing to a startup and shaping the future of MSK healthcare.

About Protera Health

Protera Health is a pioneering health-tech startup transforming the delivery of musculoskeletal (MSK) care. Our mission is simple: treat patients as we would our own loved ones. Founded by orthopedic surgeons and value-based care experts, we tackle major challenges in healthcare by integrating a holistic, multidisciplinary approach with patient tracking technology.

We empower patients through education, personalized home exercise programs, and real-time communication with care teams. Our goal is to help individuals with back, neck, and joint pain regain function, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life while also decreasing excessive, unnecessary spend for orthopedic care.

Position Summary

As a core member of our Clinical team, you will play an essential role in delivering patient-centered MSK care through telehealth visits, asynchronous communication, and collaborative clinical discussions while also contributing to projects and initiatives. This role is ideal for a proactive, compassionate, and tech-savvy NP/PA eager to work in a dynamic, fast-growing startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial medical screenings for newly enrolled patients.
• Perform follow-up medical assessments and escalations as needed.
• Diagnose MSK conditions using comprehensive patient information.
• Collaborate regularly with physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, and Health coaches to ensure favorable patient outcomes.
• Engage with the broader clinical team to discuss complex cases and share best practices.
• Adhere to and help refine clinical protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in clinical and operational initiatives to enhance patient care.

Who You Are

• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment but also works well independently.
• Passionate about patient empowerment and committed to delivering exceptional MSK care.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and willing to take initiative beyond assigned tasks.
• Adaptable and excited about being part of an early-stage healthcare startup.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of MSK/Orthopedic experience.
• Strong commitment to delivering top-tier MSK care with empathy and efficiency.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Enthusiastic about healthcare innovation and digital health solutions.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a quiet, professional remote workspace.
• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in telemedicine.

Background in Health-tech

Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.

Flexibility in availability to meet shifting patient demands. At times mornings are needed, other times more evenings are needed.

• Additional licensure in any of the following states; MI, WI, FL, GA, PA, MN, IA, OH, MA
• Logistics
• Fully Remote
• Dedicated administrative time
• Benefits for Full-Time Position
• Fully remote position: ability to work from home
• Competitive compensation with bonus potential: based on experience and skill set
• Equity options: benefit from the growth of the company
• Healthcare benefits
• PTO
• 401k
• Make an impact: be part of a company that is changing lives daily!

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve based on needs and requirements of the organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage respect and harmony amongst employees, and prohibit harassment or discrimination of any kind.