Virtual physical therapy & RTM in New York for Medicare members
Free eligibility check · No commitment · Takes 5 minutes
Get stronger, move better, and recover from home. POD Health connects you with a licensed physical therapist for virtual physical therapy sessions built around your goals. Between visits, Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) helps your therapist track your progress and adjust your plan. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing arthritis, or working on balance, you’ll keep making progress.
*Copays and deductibles may apply.
What is virtual physical therapy?
Virtual physical therapy is physical therapy delivered through telehealth instead of an in-person clinic visit. A licensed physical therapist evaluates your condition, builds a personalized care plan, and guides you through video sessions from home. Between sessions, Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) tracks your progress so your therapist can keep your plan on track.
How POD Health supports virtual physical therapy & RTM
POD Health brings a full range of services together in one coordinated program, all covered by Medicare for eligible members across New York State.
Licensed virtual physical therapy providers
A licensed physical therapist gets to know your condition and builds a care plan around your goals, all through telehealth. Sessions may include strength, balance, and mobility training.
A home exercise program
Between visits, you’ll follow a personalized home exercise program designed to reinforce the progress you make in each session.
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
Through the ChronicCareIQ app, your therapist stays connected to your mobility changes and exercise progress, so nothing gets missed between scheduled visits.
Personalized care plan
Your care plan is tailored to you, whether you’re recovering from an injury or surgery, rebuilding strength, improving balance, or managing a chronic condition.
Scheduled virtual therapy sessions
You attend your physical therapy sessions by video, on a schedule that fits your recovery. Visit frequency adjusts as you improve.
Coordinated with your broader care team
In-office visit
Does Medicare cover virtual physical therapy and RTM?
Yes. Medicare covers virtual physical therapy through telehealth, as well as Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for eligible New York State members.
You likely qualify if you meet all three of the following:
- You have Medicare
- You want ongoing support between doctor visits
- You have a condition or functional concern affecting your mobility, strength, or recovery, such as:
- Arthritis, joint pain, stiffness, or reduced range of motion
- Back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, or other pain that makes daily activities harder
- Recovery after an injury or surgery, including joint replacement
- Weakness or low endurance after a hospital stay, illness, or time being inactive
- Trouble walking, climbing stairs, or getting in and out of bed or a chair
- Balance problems, falls or near-falls, or fear of falling
- Chronic conditions that cause weakness or make it harder to move, such as COPD, diabetes, or prediabetes
What POD Health patients receive:
- A licensed physical therapist who builds your personal care plan during an initial evaluation
- Scheduled virtual sessions tailored to your condition, with frequency that adjusts as you improve
- A personalized home exercise program that reinforces your progress
- Remote Therapeutic Monitoring through the ChronicCareIQ app, tracking how well you keep up with your exercise routine and whether you're maintaining or improving mobility between visits
- Coordinated care with your Chronic Care Management team, if you are enrolled
Note: services are provided based on individual needs. Copays and deductibles may apply.
Check your eligibility
Start your virtual physical therapy and RTM program with POD Health today. Call us and we will verify your Medicare coverage in minutes. No commitment needed.
How to get started with virtual physical therapy & RTM through POD Health
Contact us
Call us or fill out a quick form. We will check your Medicare eligibility for virtual physical therapy and RTM in a short call, with no commitment required.
We build your care plan
Your licensed physical therapist evaluates your condition and builds a personalized care plan around your recovery goals, coordinated with your doctors.
Your virtual physical therapy & RTM sessions are ready
You attend scheduled telehealth visits with your therapist, with frequency that adjusts as you improve. Between sessions, RTM keeps your care team up to date.
Ongoing care, on your terms
Your care doesn’t stop when a session ends. Your therapist adjusts your plan as you progress, and your care team is always available if you have questions.
Reach out to us
Still have questions or would like to become a POD Health patient? Reach out to us, we are one call away!
Supporting New York State's Medicare community
New York has one of the largest and most diverse Medicare populations in the country, and many members face real barriers to care, from transit and language access to coordinating care for family. Wherever you live in New York State, POD Health keeps your virtual physical therapy consistent and personal, with in-person support available at our Brooklyn and Bronx locations.
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Serving all of New York State, with on-site enrollment currently available in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? You’re not alone. Here are some of the most common ones we hear. Don’t see yours? We’re happy to talk.
How does virtual physical therapy work?
It starts with an evaluation, where your therapist reviews your condition and goals, and builds a personalized care plan. From there, you attend telehealth sessions on a schedule that fits your needs, while Remote Therapeutic Monitoring keeps your therapist informed of how you’re doing between visits. Together, they give your care team a complete view of your progress. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, working on balance, or simply staying active and steady on your feet, that’s how POD Health keeps you moving forward.
Does Medicare cover physical therapy?
What is Remote Therapeutic Monitoring?
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) is a Medicare-covered service that lets your physical therapist track how you’re responding to therapy between visits, such as your pain levels and exercise progress. It helps your therapist catch setbacks early and adjust your care plan without waiting for your next session.
Is Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) covered by Medicare?
What is the difference between Remote Patient Monitoring and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring?
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) tracks physiologic data such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight. Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) tracks therapy-related measures such as exercise adherence and mobility progress. The two programs serve different purposes and can run alongside each other depending on your care plan. Both are covered by Medicare for eligible members. The POD Health team can help you find the right services and check your eligibility at no cost.
Does POD Health offer virtual physical therapy providers in New York State?
Yes. POD Health connects Medicare members throughout New York with licensed virtual physical therapy providers, with all core services available through telehealth from home. You are also welcome to visit our locations in Brooklyn and the Bronx to meet your care team.
How do I get started with virtual physical therapy and RTM through POD Health?
Fill out a quick form or call us at 718-819-6144. Our team will confirm your Medicare eligibility in one quick call. Most POD Health members qualify and pay $0 out of pocket. There is no commitment required to check.
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