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DORN
Boulder, Colorado

Physical Therapist

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Listed compensation

$40-$45/hr

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Job Description

Position

Part-Time Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist (Part-Time, 1099 Contractor)

Location

Boulder, CO

Compensation

$40 - $45 per hour, depending on experience and credentials

Start Date

Immediate

Hours

8am-1:30pm availability

Company Overview

DORN Companies is a leader in industrial injury prevention and ergonomics, dedicated to reducing workplace injuries and promoting employee well-being. We collaborate with our clients to deliver on-site ergonomic assessments, body mechanics coaching, deep tissue therapy, and educational programs designed to increase safety and productivity. Our comprehensive approach supports both safety and management teams, creating healthier and safer work environments.

Why Join Us?

  • Make a Difference: Directly impact employee safety and well-being in a meaningful way.
  • Flexibility: Part-time, gig-based hours are ideal for professionals seeking to supplement their income.
  • Competitive Pay: Earn competitive rates based on your expertise and contributions.

Professional Development: Gain exposure to a range of industries while honing skills in injury prevention and ergonomic intervention.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis. This position is ideal for those seeking flexible, gig-based work to supplement their income with a few hours per week.

In this role, you’ll work with client site management and safety teams to evaluate risks, deliver ergonomic training, and coach employees on injury prevention and pain reduction strategies. Work settings may vary from industrial environments to private office spaces where all therapy supplies are provided.

Your duties will include conducting ergonomic assessments, educating employees on proper body mechanics, and delivering hands-on deep tissue therapy.

Key Responsibilities

Body Mechanics Coaching: Guide employees on proper body mechanics and self-care techniques to prevent workplace injuries.

Risk Assessment & Solutions: Collaborate with site management and safety teams to assess risks and implement injury prevention strategies.

  • Hands-On Therapy: Provide deep tissue therapy to enhance employee performance and well-being.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed records of work and progress utilizing DORNs systems and processes.
  • Employee Surveys: To gather feedback on impact of services delivered
  • Reporting: Communicate with client site teams and DORN management to support injury prevention initiatives weekly and based upon service, monthly.

Candidate Traits & Qualifications

Education: Certificate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in a relevant field. Additional continuing education is beneficial.

Experience: 2-4 years of experience in injury prevention or in your specialty field, preferably in an industrial setting, with a strong background in hands-on therapy and coaching in body mechanics. Interest in or experience in ergonomics desired but not required.

Problem Solver: Ability to identify and address issues effectively, providing solutions both in-person and remotely.

  • Technology: Technology savvy to utilize DORNs reporting systems and infield technology when required.
  • Impact-Driven: Committed to improving workplace health and safety.

Exceptional Communication: Your ability to convey insights clearly and effectively and interpersonal communication skills.

Independent & Team-Oriented: Comfortable working autonomously while fostering strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

  • Results-Oriented: Dedicated to achieving measurable, positive outcomes.
  • Active and Healthy Lifestyle Advocate: A living embodiment of our values, representing DORN at its pinnacle.

Requirements

State Licensure: We value candidates with credentials including but not limited to: Athletic Trainer (AT), Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), or Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT).

Relevant Experience Considered: Other relevant credentials and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you believe your experience is applicable, please contact our recruiting team to discuss it further.

  • Documentation Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with detailed reporting.
  • Professional Liability Insurance: Active coverage will be required upon hire.
  • Compliance: Must meet drug screening standards and pass a background check.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyErgonomic assessmentEmployee educationProblem solving

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at DORN a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,577 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (183 salary observations; 335 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,821 salary observations; 18,335 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,577 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Boulder

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$974k
Typical market rent
$2,399/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.2
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boulder, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About DORN

Health and Human Services
Denver, Colorado
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible, gig-based hours
Competitive Pay
Professional Development