Overview
Physical Therapist Jobs in Aurora, CO at Orthopedic Centers of Colorado
Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics
Orthopedic Centers of Colorado is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join our outpatient orthopedic team. This position focuses on helping patients improve movement, reduce pain, and return to meaningful activities through a combination of hands-on care, individualized exercise programs, and patient education.
As a Physical Therapist on our team, you will evaluate each patient and develop tailored plans of care designed to restore function, prevent disability, and enhance overall quality of life.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $75,000 – $100,000 annually (Dependent on experience)
- Sign-on Bonus: Potential sign-on bonus available
- Monthly Bonus: Performance-based monthly incentives
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Retirement: 401(k) / Retirement plan with profit-sharing eligibility after one year
- Life Insurance: Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental Plans: Optional supplemental insurance plans available
- CEU Support: Annual continuing education stipend plus paid CE time off
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
- Monday through Friday – No Weekends!
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Option for a 4-day workweek (10-hour shifts for full-time staff)
Why Join Our Team?
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for mentorship, clinical specialization, and leadership development.
- Collaborative Environment: Work in a team-oriented clinical environment alongside orthopedic surgeons located on-site or within the same medical campus.
- Expansive Network: Access a network of 11 therapy clinics across the Denver metro area, offering opportunities to collaborate with Physical and Occupational Therapists across a variety of specialty areas.
- Mission-Driven Culture: Focused on improving community health. Our Mission: To improve the orthopedic health and overall well-being of the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive initial physical therapy evaluations, assessments, and screenings.
- Develop, implement, and modify individualized, evidence-based physical therapy plans of care.
- Provide high-quality hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and neuromuscular re-education.
- Document patient progress, evaluations, and daily notes accurately and timely within the EMR system.
- Collaborate closely with referring orthopedic physicians and mid-level providers to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and their families on home exercise programs, safety protocols, and injury prevention techniques.
- Discharge patients appropriately when goals are achieved and provide comprehensive transition plans.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist program (Doctor of Physical Therapy / DPT preferred, or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Physical Therapy).
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the State of Colorado (or eligible to obtain before start date).
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification required.
- Experience: Experience in an outpatient orthopedic or sports medicine setting is preferred, but motivated new graduates are welcome to apply.
Pay: $75,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Physical Therapist
Company: Orthopedic Centers of Colorado
Location: Aurora, CO
