Work At Kins | Hybrid Physical Therapist Careers

FAQ

Who are Kins physical therapists?

We’re looking to shake things up in the physical therapy world, and our therapists are too.

Kins Physical Therapists are passionate about providing high-quality care, while having more control over their day-to-day schedules.

Our therapists come from diverse backgrounds with a wide-breadth (broad scope/wide array) of clinical experience.

What we expect from all of our therapists:
‍
– High-level of professionalism (including timely documentation, responsiveness to communication)
– Active NY or MA license
– Ability to dedicate 4 or more hours/week to Kins
– Continuity of care (Kins follows recent evidence showing that one therapist following the entire care plan improves patient outcomes and satisfaction)

Where are Kins therapists located?

Kins currently operates in New York City and the Greater Boston area.

Kins therapists meet patients in their homes, gyms, offices and other agreed-upon locations.

Am I an employee of Kins or an Independent Contractor?

Kins Physical Therapists are independent contractors. This means all therapists receive a 1099 at the end of the year.

The benefits of working as an independent contractor:

1) Flexibility: Set your own hours, take PTO when it works for you, no holiday or weekend requirements

2) Autonomy: Make your own schedule, determine the caseload that works best for you, and enjoy the freedom to utilize evidence-based practices

Who determines when and where I work?

You do! The beauty of Kins is that you control when and where you work.

Our Kins web-based app allows you to set your weekly availability, Out-of-Office time and the zip code area you want to see patients in.

What does a typical visit look like with Kins?

Kins’ patient-centered care model prioritizes 1:1 care for 55-60 minutes.
Visits are done either in-person or via telehealth. Telehealth visits are done through our Kins App. Goals of a telehealth visit and an in-person visit are the same.

Our therapists are responsible for any supplies they may want to use in a treatment session. Most therapists travel lightly and get creative with what’s available in the patient’s home (think soup cans and broomsticks).

We encourage Point-of-Service documentation and expect all documentation to be completed within 24 hours of the visit.
Point-of-Service documentation helps ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Working as a therapist at Kins allows for treatment autonomy. We encourage you to follow evidence-based treatment approaches, and showcase your expertise through patient education on pain science, self-management, prognosis, exercise interventions, and more.

What does the evidence say about telehealth physical therapy?

Multiple studies including systematic reviews and meta-analysis, report telehealth is as effective as in-person to reduce pain and improve function in MSK conditions.

At Kins, we believe that a hybrid care model including in-person and telehealth improves accessibility and adherence. The best physical therapy program is the one that your patients can stick to.

How is Kins different from home health care?

Kins brings the outpatient physical therapy experience into the patient’s home (or office, gym, local track, etc.) or device.

Kins patients are highly-motivated and seek the convenience of in-home care. Kins patients are not home-bound and should not require high-levels of assistance or supportive services.

How does Kins match therapists and patients?

We’ll assign patients to your caseload if they match with your availability and zip code area - both of which you set for yourself. Ultimately, our goal is to help you meet your goals (financially and professionally).

If you see a gap in your community or want to make your services known - the Kins Marketing Kit comes with everything you need to market yourself.

How does Kins help their therapists stay up-to-date on current evidence and best practices?

At Kins, we believe that learning never stops. Whether you have 2 or 20 years of experience, we foster a community of knowledge-sharing and clinical excellence.

We do this through:
‍
– An online messaging platform for therapists where you can ask clinical questions, share interesting articles and upcoming CEU courses
– Monthly Educational Club featuring crowd-sourced topics, case studies, recent literature reviews, and Ask the Expert conversations
– Monthly Kins Newsletter with clinical advice, business updates, and Kins team highlights
– Utilization of standardized outcome measures to ensure that we’re providing high-quality, evidence-based careIn-person meetups and events

Even though we are all working on our own time and pace, we pride ourselves in recreating the clinic camaraderie in a remote workforce.

How does Kins support therapists’ safety?

Kins’ Customer Service Team verifies every patient who schedules an appointment with one of our therapists.

We encourage every therapist to perform a courtesy call prior to an initial evaluation - this call is an opportunity to introduce yourselves and set the expectations for the visit.

Kins stands by our anti-discrimination and harassment policy for all of our therapists.

Do you offer telehealth only positions?

At Kins, we believe that a hybrid model of in-person and telehealth is the future of physical therapy.

We aim for all initial evaluations to be conducted in-person, and encourage our therapists to use their clinical reasoning along with patient beliefs to determine if and when to make a transition to telehealth.

All of our therapists are expected to deliver in-person care.

Do you guarantee vists?