Physical Therapist

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Vail Health has become the worlds most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

At Howard Head Sports Medicine, part of the Vail Health family, we help athletes and active individuals of all ages get back to doing what they love. Were seeking a passionate Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist to join our team in Dillon, Colorado, supporting our thriving outpatient orthopedic practice while also partnering closely with our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) to deliver exceptional patient care across the continuum of recovery.

If youre a motivated clinician who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment and wants to live and work in Colorados beautiful high country, this is the opportunity for you.

Why Join Us?

Be Part of a Renowned Team

Join Howard Head Sports Medicine trusted by professional athletes, elite performers, and active community members alike. Youll collaborate with nationally recognized orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and rehabilitation specialists in a culture where your expertise, innovation, and clinical judgment are valued.

Our specialties include:

• Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation
• Post-Operative Orthopedics
• Certified Hand Therapy
• Brain and Balance
• Pelvic Health
• Oncology Rehabilitation
• Medical BikeFit
• Inpatient Rehabilitation

Work Alongside Leading Orthopedic Surgeons

This role offers unique opportunities to collaborate closely with our orthopedic providers and support patients before and after surgical procedures through our Ambulatory Surgery Center. Youll play an integral role in optimizing outcomes through seamless communication, patient education, and evidence-based rehabilitation.

Live the Mountain Lifestyle

Dillon offers an unbeatable Colorado lifestyle with year-round access to world-class skiing, mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and outdoor adventureall just minutes from your clinic. Work where others vacation.

Grow Your Career

We are committed to investing in your professional development. Whether youre pursuing specialty certifications, mentoring opportunities, leadership development, research initiatives, or advanced clinical skills, youll find the support you need to grow.

Additional growth opportunities may include:

• Traveling with U.S. Ski & Snowboard and U.S. Climbing teams
• Teaching continuing education courses
• Participating in research and publication efforts
• Academic teaching opportunities

Continuing Education

• Generous CEU reimbursement
• Additional paid educational days
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities

Make a Real Impact

Every day, youll help patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and performance-limiting conditions so they can return to the activities they love. From post-operative athletes to active community members, youll make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients.

What Youll Be Doing

• Evaluate and develop individualized treatment plans for orthopedic and sports medicine patients
• Provide evidence-based rehabilitation for post-operative and non-operative orthopedic conditions
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and multidisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes
• Support patient care initiatives associated with our Ambulatory Surgery Center, including post-surgical rehabilitation planning and coordination
• Educate patients and families on injury prevention, recovery expectations, home exercise programs, and return-to-activity strategies
• Utilize advanced clinical reasoning and manual therapy techniques to restore function and improve performance
• Contribute to a positive team culture focused on exceptional patient experience and outcomes
• Assist in building and growing orthopedic rehabilitation services within our mountain communities

What Were Looking For

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Colorado (or eligible for Colorado licensure through Compact Privilege)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience or strong interest in outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, and post-operative rehabilitation
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Passion for helping patients return to sports, recreation, work, and active lifestyles
• Interest in working collaboratively with both outpatient therapy and Ambulatory Surgery Center teams

Join a team that supports your growth, celebrates your successes, and empowers you to make a lasting impact. Whether youre an experienced orthopedic clinician or a newer Physical Therapist eager to build your skills in sports medicine and post-operative care, wed love to meet you.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
  
  
  
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  
  
  
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
  
  
  
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
  
  
  
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  
  
  
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance
  
  
  
  
  

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Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.

Yearly Pay:
$89,315.20$123,260.80 USD

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About Vail Health

Vail Health is a dynamic mountain healthcare system that combines the world-class care you’d see in a big city with a small-town approach. Our history of pioneerism inspires us to roll up our sleeves in a collaborative and innovative spirit. We take pride in being an independent healthcare system that has the flexibility to make decisions that directly impact our communities.

Elevated standards are the cornerstone of our approach. As a pillar of our community, Vail Health puts as much emphasis on mental health as we do on physical health. We recognize the value of integrated teamwork to provide the same level of personalized care we'd give an elite athlete, neighbor, or family member.

Joining Vail Health means becoming part of something greater than yourself. We support your journey, providing curated benefits that foster your personal and professional growth. Together, we make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees, patients, and local communities .

Expanded Reach & Specialized Services

• Vail Health has expanded its reach with care facilities in Avon, Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, and Basalt. Our main hospital in Vail offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, childbirth, and imaging, all within a modern facility that reflects our dedication to innovation and excellence.
• At Vail Health Hospital,  Radiology supports a full spectrum of care. We staff 3 to 5 technologists each day in Vail, rotating responsibilities to ensure seamless, high-quality imaging coverage for every patient. We offer exciting opportunities to cross-train in CT, MRI, Mammography, and Ultrasound, empowering you to broaden your skills and advance your career within our diverse imaging team.
• Colorado Mountain Medical is a team of primary care physicians, specialists and other practitioners with clinics in Dillon, Frisco, Vail, Avon, Edwards, and Eagle. CMM provides high-quality health care to Eagle County residents and visitors.
• Howard Head Sports Medicine helps people of all ages and abilities rebuild their body and spirit. Working with the world's top orthopaedic doctors and researchers, our patients benefit from innovative physical therapy techniques, state-of-the-art equipment and experienced physical therapists. With 10 locations in Eagle and Summit Counties, as well as the Roaring Fork Valley, Howard Head Sports Medicine will get you back to doing the activities you love!
• The Shaw Cancer Center , a premier oncology facility in Edwards, provides comprehensive cancer care—ranging from radiation and infusion to supportive therapies—set in a serene, mountain environment.
• In 2025, we also opened the  Precourt Healing Center , a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health facility offering both inpatient and outpatient services to meet the growing mental health needs of our mountain communities with compassionate, integrated care.

Patient Care Tech Program:

Patient care technicians are non-certified support staff that can help assist in basic medical tasks.

Students in the program are given six months to a year to go through a series of modules that progress their skill sets toward what is needed to become certified as a medical assistant. During the program, the staff members go through three promotion levels (PCT 1, PCT II and PCT III) with the fourth being becoming certified medical assistants after passing the national certification exam.

“We built out a four-step program for them to move through those skills. Each skill I would monitor closely to make sure that they were competent in. They would have a whole skills list and they would go through that, whether it be the training team or who they were shadowing for the day,” Katelynn Parks said. “The PCTs loved being able to do a little bit more outside of their current scope, which was very limited. We would train them specifically for Colorado Mountain Medical and what we needed our clinical assistants to do differently from other places.”

All of this skills training was provided on the job, meaning that not only were the students working toward — and gaining the skills needed — for the certification, they were being paid to do so.

What is the Patient Care Tech Program at Colorado Mountain Medical?

Vail Health Benefits

We’re proud to offer a  competitive and comprehensive benefits package  that supports the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our team members. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement savings plan with employer match- 5% match immediately.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Employee wellness program ($1,000 for Full Time employees) and other mental health resources
• Relocation and housing assistance for eligible roles

At Vail Health, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a mission to elevate care in the communities we serve.