Full Time Physiatrist Needed

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Physical Therapist
Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days

Company Howard Head Sports Medicine Location Dillon, CO Category Rehabilitative Therapy Clinical Yes Close Date August 31, 2026

Hourly $89,315.20 - $123,260.80 USD

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. We’re 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.

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

Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation

Post-Operative Orthopedics

Certified Hand Therapy

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. You’ll play an integral role in optimizing outcomes through seamless communication, patient education, and evidence-based rehabilitation.

Dillon offers an unbeatable Colorado lifestyle with year-round access to world-class skiing, mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and outdoor adventure—all just minutes from your clinic. Additional growth opportunities may include:

Traveling with U.Teaching continuing education courses

Academic teaching opportunities

Every day, you’ll 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, you’ll make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients.

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

Utilize advanced clinical reasoning and manual therapy techniques to restore function and improve performance

Assist in building and growing orthopedic rehabilitation services within our mountain communities

Licensed Physical Therapist in Colorado (or eligible for Colorado licensure through Compact Privilege)

Experience or strong interest in outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, and post-operative rehabilitation

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

Whether you’re an experienced orthopedic clinician or a newer Physical Therapist eager to build your skills in sports medicine and post-operative care, we’d love to meet you.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical

Specialty Certification Reimbursement

Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement