Physical Therapist (Telehealth)

Brighton Healthcare is seeking a motivated and clinically skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to provide telehealth therapy services to patients residing in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) throughout North Carolina. This is a fully remote, telehealth-only position that allows the therapist to provide quality patient care through virtual evaluations, treatment sessions, reassessments, and discharge planning.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation setting, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, and be comfortable delivering therapy services through a telehealth platform. The therapist will work collaboratively with on-site therapy staff, nursing, and facility leadership to ensure patients receive appropriate, effective, and compliant therapy services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations through an approved telehealth platform.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, functional limitations, and established clinical goals.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions through virtual treatment sessions, as clinically appropriate.
• Complete progress notes, recertifications, reassessments, and discharge summaries in accordance with payer requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate to achieve functional outcomes.
• Collaborate with on-site facility staff and therapy personnel to facilitate safe and effective treatment sessions.
• Provide clinical guidance and recommendations to on-site staff to assist with patient positioning, therapeutic activities, mobility, and exercise programs.
• Ensure documentation supports medical necessity, skilled intervention, and continued need for therapy services.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, HIPAA, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication and care planning as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the facility's designated electronic medical record system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted North Carolina Physical Therapist license.
• Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility, long-term care, or post-acute rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Experience with Medicare Part A and Part B documentation and billing requirements preferred.
• Comfortable utilizing telehealth technology and electronic medical record systems.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with on-site facility teams.

Telehealth Requirements

• Must have reliable high-speed internet and a private, professional workspace.
• Must have access to a computer with a camera and microphone.
• Must be comfortable conducting virtual evaluations and treatment sessions.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and coordinate care with on-site facility personnel.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

What We Offer

• Fully remote, telehealth-only position.
• Flexible scheduling opportunities.
• Opportunity to support patients across multiple skilled nursing facilities.
• Collaborative clinical environment with on-site therapy and facility teams.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and position structure.