Physical Therapist
7 days ago
Bakersfield
About Groove Most people with osteoporosis, arthritis, or chronic pain get a diagnosis and a pamphlet. Maybe a referral to PT for six visits. Then they're on their own. Groove exists to close that gap. Groove is a remote, PT-led program that gives older adults with chronic musculoskeletal conditions an ongoing relationship with a clinician who knows them, meets them where they are, and helps them get stronger over time. We're early-stage, small, and building the kind of care most clinicians got into this field to provide. The Role We're hiring a California-licensed PT to own a caseload of patients and work with them over weeks and months, not visits. You'll build trust, design programs around their lives, and use new tools to deliver care in a way most PTs haven't experienced yet: AI, daily communications, remote monitoring, telehealth. If you're curious about what's next for the profession, this is a chance to practice at the frontier of high-touch, tech-enabled care. You'll work alongside our Founding Clinician, collaborate with our physician team, and report directly to the CEO. What You'll Own Patient Onboarding & Care • Conduct initial intake calls to understand each patient's goals, history, and limitations, • Build individualized, evidence-based programs focused on strength, balance, and bone health, • Progress programs over time based on patient response and load tolerance Ongoing Monitoring & Engagement • Communicate regularly with patients (primarily via SMS) to support, guide, and maintain momentum, • Conduct periodic video check-ins to assess progress and deepen rapport, • Adapt programs in real time secondary to patient feedback, • Drive adherence through consistent touch points and support Who You Are • Passionate about this population. Older adults, bone health, and longevity matter to you., • Clinically sharp. Evidence-based, analytically strong, and comfortable building effective programs., • A natural with people. You build rapport quickly and genuinely enjoy the relationship side of care., • You love programming. Designing strength and movement programs is energizing to you — not just clinically, but personally. You care about exercise, you think about load and progression, and you get excited helping people get stronger., • Curious and adaptable. You're excited to learn new tools and practice in ways most PTs haven't yet., • Low-ego, high-ownership. We're a small team — good energy, clear communication, and genuine care for each other are the job. Background 2-3 years of clinical experience, with: • Populations: orthopedics, older adults, osteoporosis, or geriatric rehab, • Settings: outpatient, home health, telehealth, or digital health, • Roles: independent caseload management; startup or remote care experience a plus, • Credentials: PT or DPT; active California license required What This Role Is (and Isn't) This is not a traditional clinic role. It’s a flexible, remote role where you own patient outcomes and build meaningful longitudinal relationships. You'll have autonomy in how you work, with support from a small, high-caliber team. If you need a structured clinical environment to do your best work, this probably isn't the right fit for you. Compensation & Details • Part-time to start (min. 20 hrs/week), with a path to full-time, • Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience, • Fully remote (California license required), • Direct collaboration with the founding team from day one Interested? Reach out to Patrick Weiss, CEO, at .