Out-Patient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$95k

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Job Description

Description

OCR has been the premier provider of orthopaedic care in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska for 55 years! As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals who share our values and are looking to contribute to our mission and vision. Are you passionate about patient care, teamwork, and inspiring others? If so, join the specialists in the medicine of motion today!

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating/assessing needs of referred patients and formulating treatment plans. This position provides therapy services defined in treatment plans and works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and adjustors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluates the extent of the patient’s disabilities to determine appropriate treatment programs.

Administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment on patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.

Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.

  • Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
  • Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • One year previous orthopaedic and manual therapy experience, preferred.

Licensed Physical Therapist within the state of Colorado. Must be in good standing.

Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, required.

Core competencies in job knowledge, communication, customer service, planning/organizing, quantity, and confidentiality.

Acceptable motor vehicle driving history, valid and free from restrictions, and must have a valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance coverage. Ability to travel between all OCR locations.

Physical Requirements

This position works in a typical medical environment. There are regular interruptions and significant distractions to work including, but not limited to: phones ringing; staff walking by; patients to attend to; noisy conversations that carry; and answering questions asked by others.

The person in this position must frequently communicate with patients, doctors, coworkers, and others verbally as well as utilizing various equipment such as telephones, cell phones, text/instant messaging, email, and other means.

This position frequently moves around the clinic for up to 12 hours a day; and frequently assists patients in turning or sitting in a bed on a daily basis; as well as assists patients with rising from a bed or gurney, transferring to a wheelchair, and/or returning to a bed or wheelchair. This position also frequently pushes wheelchairs and must be able to move or lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short- and Long-term disability coverage
  • Retirement savings and profit sharing plan participation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Continuing Medical Education
  • Paid Holidays & Time Off
  • Company-sponsored events

**Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply

Compensation Details: In addition to base salary, significant productivity incentives are available.

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. OCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; to receive full consideration, please apply by October 12, 2026

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates patient needs and formulates comprehensive treatment plans to restore function and relieve pain. They work cooperatively with physicians and medical staff while documenting patient progress and instructing families on home care procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Orthopedic carePatient assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationDocumentation

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% 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 $85k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 423 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Longmont

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$513k≈ 6.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,923/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Collins, CO
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short- and Long-term disability coverage
Retirement savings and profit sharing plan participation
Employee Assistance Program
Continuing Medical Education
Paid Holidays & Time Off
Company-sponsored events