Description
Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Location: Cortez, CO (Four Corners Region)
Job Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week (Flexible schedules available)
Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 / year (DOE)
Setting: Private, therapist-owned outpatient clinic
Why This Isn't Your Average PT Job
We are breaking the traditional healthcare mold. If you are tired of double-booking, factories that treat patients like numbers, and hours of unpaid documentation at night, we want to talk to you.
Our Cortez clinic believes that happy therapists build healthy communities. We focus strictly on evidence-based, movement-forward, individualized care. Located just steps away from world-class mountain biking, hiking, and skiing, we offer the ultimate playground for an active lifestyle.
The Perks & Benefits
Zero Double-Booking: 100% dedicated 1-on-1 patient care sessions.
True Work-Life Balance: No weekends, no nights, and flexible scheduling.
Financial Support: Generous annual Continuing Education stipend.
Health & Wealth: Comprehensive medical insurance plus a 401(k) with a 4% company match.
Relocation Assistance: Individualized plan to help you make the beautiful Southwest your home.
Loan Repayment Perks: Assistance pathways available.
What You Will Do
Provide Elite Patient Care: Diagnose and treat diverse orthopedic, sports, and functional movement conditions.
Leverage Full Autonomy: Take advantage of direct access and Colorado’s advanced practice acts (including dry needling and imaging ordering capabilities).
Collaborate in Real-Time: Work alongside a passionate, multi-disciplinary team focused on continuous learning.
Ditch the Red Tape: Utilize modern, cloud-based electronic medical records (EMR) designed to cut clinical documentation time in half. Potential for AI Assist with documentation.
What We Are Looking For
Licensure: Valid Colorado Physical Therapist license (or eligibility to obtain it).
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
Skillset: Passion for active, movement-based treatments and manual therapy. Dry Needling or specialized certifications are a plus but not required.
Experience: Experience in outpatient ortho is preferred, but passionate new graduates are highly encouraged to apply—we provide structured mentorship.
Live and Play in Cortez
Cortez is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts. Located in Southwestern Colorado, it offers a remarkably affordable cost of living compared to the rest of the state.
30-60 minutes away: Durango, CO, Mesa Verde National Park, and the San Juan National Forest.
Under 2 hours away: Telluride, CO (skiing) and Moab, UT (desert red rocks).
Benefits offered
Competitive salary
Paid time off
Health insurance
Student loan reimbursement
Healthcare spending account
Retirement benefits or accounts
Continuing education allowance
Paid professional liability and malpractice insurance
Relocation assistance
Flexible start date
Requirements
Colorado PT or PTA License
