Physical Therapist, Flex
Listed compensation
$198k-$298k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
About the Role
Physical therapists are the backbone of the comprehensive clinical care team at Hinge Health.
Hinge Health Physical Therapists utilize their clinical expertise and knowledge of pain science to deliver care for a large number of patients across the MSK spectrum, including pelvic health, via telehealth video visits and in-app messaging.
We believe in providing the best patient-centered care by applying the Biopsychosocial model, evidence-informed practice, and innovative thinking with technology to help patients reduce pain and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Through our technology-first platform, Hinge Health physical therapists improve the lives of many at scale. You will work with a diverse set of members within a team of high performing, inclusive clinicians.
Our physical therapists are on the bleeding edge of delivering virtual MSK care enabled by advanced technology. Come join us if you’re excited to evolve alongside the future of PT practice!
Description
The role is called “Flex Physical Therapist” for a reason - your flexibility and resilience is critical!
You thrive in situations requiring you to constantly adapt and evolve. Change is not a scary word to you, and you want to continually improve yourself, your profession, and healthcare as a whole.
Our Flex hour model: As a non-exempt employee, you will be scheduled to work between 25-40 hours/week (with optional overtime if offered), which fluctuates depending on member needs. You will be notified of your schedule outlook at least one month in advance and fully confirmed 2 weeks in advance. This is not a full time, part time, or PRN position - it is a Flex position where employees must be able to commit to a variable schedule.
You embrace technology-forward care delivery, utilizing telehealth, in-app messaging, and a variety of digital tools to serve members at significant scale.
What You’ll Accomplish
Evaluate and treat patients remotely utilizing a variety of digital tools to manage care and oversee technology outputs.
Communicate effectively to drive member engagement and articulate clinical reasoning to drive product development.
Knowledgeable about biopsychosocial model, patient-centered MSK care, behavior change models, pain neuroscience education, and evidence-informed practice.
- Provides high caliber of service resulting in high customer satisfaction and improved clinical outcomes.
- Manages patients safely and efficiently given a large and varied caseload.
Basic Qualifications
You have 2-4 years of clinical physical therapy experience practicing in an orthopedics setting, evaluating and treating a variety of MSK conditions.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT).
Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in at least 1 state of the United States. Ability to complete required documentation to secure additional state licenses upon receipt of offer, within a timely manner.
Willing to work across time zones to serve a geographically diverse member population.
Serve as a visible member of our care team, which requires your name and photograph/likeness to appear in our product and associated marketing materials.
You must be able to deliver telehealth services in a private, professional space with reliable, strong internet connectivity and within the United States.
Able to work evenings.
Your current and foreseeable future state of residence is within: Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin, South Carolina, West Virginia, Vermont, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Alabama, Kansas, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Ohio, Arizona, Montana, Utah, Oklahoma, Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
Telehealth: Demonstrates excellent and clear decision making to evaluate, treat, and manage MSK members, including some pelvic health, utilizing a biopsychosocial model as appropriate.
Effective Patient Management: Manages a large and varied caseload of members safely and efficiently, utilizing a variety of digital tools to manage care and communicate effectively.
Effective Communication: Able to communicate effectively and clearly, both written and verbally, with members, colleagues, and other professionals.
Change Agility: Highly adaptable to taking on new workflows, processes and challenges within a fast-paced environment by employing critical thinking and creative problem-solving.
- 4. Preferred Qualifications
- Able to work weekends
- Additional certifications in orthopedics, pain science, or related specialties
- Medical fluency in Spanish (written and verbal)
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Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will deliver remote clinical care using the biopsychosocial model and digital tools to manage a diverse caseload of MSK patients. They will communicate effectively to drive member engagement and contribute to product development through clinical reasoning.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) and possess 2-4 years of clinical experience in an orthopedics setting. Applicants must be licensed in at least one U.S. state and capable of working a flexible, variable schedule across time zones.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 57% have no call, 43% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Hinge Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 6 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $111k (middle half $92k–$116k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 8% remote · 57% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,820 in the last 30 days | 4,435 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Hinge Health | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index6 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist, Flex at Hinge Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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