Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$95k

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Job Description

Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho

Build Your Outpatient Physical Therapy Career with us!

South Lakeland, CO

At Rocky Mountain Spine and Sport Physical Therapy, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you can focus on patient care while advancing your career in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

We’re hiring a full-time Physical Therapists — including new grads — who want competitive pay, strong mentorship, and a clear path to professional growth that flexes with every stage of your career.

  • Why Clinicians Choose Rocky Mountain Spine and Sport Physical Therapy
  • Competitive Physical Therapist Compensation: $80,000 to $95,000 per year
  • Achievable monthly clinical bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • Student loan repayment assistance – directly to the principle of your loan!
  • 100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Structured onboarding for new-grad Physical Therapists and ongoing mentorship
  • In-house Residency/Fellowship programs and robust CEU opportunities – with annual allowance!
  • Path to clinic ownership / partnership for long-term growth
  • Modern clinical technology that reduces documentation time so you can focus on patients
  • Supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Physical Therapist
  • Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans for your patients
  • Deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven therapy
  • Collaborate with peers in a fun, values-driven team environment
  • Build lasting connections with patients and local providers
  • Continue learning and growing through Upstream’s education and development programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
  • Active Colorado Physical Therapist license (or eligible)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PT Career

When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic.

Our central support teams handle the administrative work, so you can focus on what matters most — the patient in front of you. With a network of over 1,200 clinics coast-to-coast across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in quality outcomes, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to reduce paperwork and give you more time for care.

You’ll be part of a fantastic group of clinicians who shape our culture, create a positive work environment, and know how to have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapists choose to grow their careers with Upstream.

Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

This annual salary ranges within the specified amounts depending on experience, credentials, certifications, and other qualifications. Full-time positions may also have the opportunity to participate in bonus programs or other incentive plans.

  • Colorado pay range
  • $80,000—$95,000 USD

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans and deliver high-quality, outcomes-driven physical therapy. Collaborate with colleagues, build relationships with patients and local providers, and continue professional development through education programs.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individualized Care PlanningEvidence-Based PracticeClinical CollaborationPatient Relationship BuildingProvider Relationship BuildingContinuous Learning

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (642 salary observations; 1,178 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$95kPhysical Therapy median $105k (middle half $70k–$146k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Colorado vs national$93k median in Colorado$94k nationally (−1%)642 state / 15,227 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Colorado471 active21,862 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 22 employers
9
<$90k
6
$90k-100k
8
$100k-110k
13
$110k-120k
3
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Loan repayment
18% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

CVHCare · Hayward, California

$150k
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

Interim HealthCare - Ringling Group · Pueblo, Colorado

$130k-$150k
#3

PT / Physical Therapist - Home Health

$86k-$123k
#4

Physical Therapist (NEW GRAD MENTOR PROGRAM) - Ossining, NY

$75k-$115k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,840 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Rocky Mountain Spine and Sport

Medical Practices
Lone Tree, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student loan repayment assistance
100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
CEU opportunities with annual allowance
Monthly clinical bonus program
Residency/Fellowship programs

Living in Lakewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$551k≈ 6.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,800/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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