Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT), Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient/family education, and appropriate referrals as necessary to patents; maintaining systematic records in accordance with professional and regulatory guidelines; and maintaining quality care for all patients through interaction with hospital personnel in a coordinated, comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to enable everyone to reach his or her maximum level of independence. This will be accomplished by performing the following duties in accordance with Community Hospital and the Grand Valley Rehabilitation Services’ policies and procedures. This position will cover both acute care and outpatient services.

Position Highlights:

• Position:  Physical Therapist 
• Location:  Community Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and directs patient care services to patients of all ages to ensure that patient needs are met. Services include patient evaluation/ assessment, establishing and implementing a plan of care, assessing effectiveness of, and modifying treatment to ensure goal achievement, and educating patients/caregivers.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply therapeutic principles and practices based on current evidence and knowledge, appropriate clinical judgment, and patient preference.
• Produces quality documentation in a timely manner to support provision of care, according to current standards that are based on professional association and regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency, including budgeting, staffing, billing/coding, and procedural planning tasks.
• Submits appropriate, accurate, and timely billing and coding information for services rendered.
• Educates others (patients, caregivers, staff, students, other health care providers, business and industry representatives, Community Health Partners) using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program, Doctorate’s degree, preferred.
• Current unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist in the State of Colorado (required)
• BLS Certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire)

Compensation:

• The anticipated compensation range for this position as a Physical Therapist I is $43.00 - $49.45 per hour, commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors.
• The anticipated compensation range for this position as a Physical Therapist II is $47.00 - $54.05 per hour, commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors.
• This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Additional compensation may be available in the form of discretionary incentive or other compensation programs. Any such additional compensation is not guaranteed and is determined at the sole discretion of the organization based on applicable program terms, individual and/or organizational performance, and other eligibility requirements.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• 403(b) with employer matching
• Wellness Program
• Additional benefits based on employment status

Additional Information:

• Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 after starting work.
• Work Location: In-person/onsite

Application Deadline

• Applications will be accepted through October 26, 2026. The anticipated application deadline is October 26, 2026, based on the Community’s good-faith expectation of the anticipated recruitment timeline. Community may extend the application deadline if needed and will update the posting accordingly.

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