Physical Therapist - Inpatient (Full Time)

5 days ago
Denver, Colorado$81,598 - $126,485/yrFull TimePhysical Therapy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Denver Health as a Physical Therapist – Inpatient, No Weekends in United States. We are recruiting for a mission-driven Physical Therapist - Inpatient (Full Time) to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • coordinate patient treatment that is safe, efficient and high-quality.
  • Develop and maintain the patient’s plan of care in collaboration with Physician’s, the patient and family.
  • provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
  • lead the market with a competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions with a match of u.

Requirements

  • $60.81 / hr
  • 23 - $60.81 / hr

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $81,598 - $126,485/yr
  • 28 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Denver Health in United States.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient assessmentRehabilitative treatmentsClinical reasoningPlan of care developmentPatient educationDocumentationCritical thinkingActive listeningProblem solvingStaff supervisionSafety principlesInterdisciplinary collaboration
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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Denver Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Denver Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $39k to $60k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Denver, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($39k–$60k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient assessment, Rehabilitative treatments, Clinical reasoning, Plan of care development, Patient education, Documentation, Critical thinking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, and implements rehabilitative treatments to improve patient mobility and relieve pain. They also collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate high-quality care and provide education to patients, families, and staff.

Benefits package: Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks, Retirement plan with employer contribution up to 9.5%, Medical, dental, vision plans, Employer paid disability and life insurance, On-site employee fitness center, Free RTD EcoPass, Childcare discount programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Denver Health

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Benefits & Perks

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Retirement plan with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Medical, dental, vision plans
Employer paid disability and life insurance
On-site employee fitness center
Free RTD EcoPass
Childcare discount programs

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

5d ago