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Haxtun Hospital District
Haxtun, Colorado

Physical Therapist - FT

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$102k-$131k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Physical Therapy - Haxtun, CO 80731Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $101,920.00 - $131,144.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CarePhysical Therapist – Haxtun, CO Join the team at Haxtun Health as a Physical Therapist!

This is a chance to build a meaningful career in a supportive environment while helping us deliver exceptional care to our community. If you are a professional who wants to be a part of our mission to promote optimum wellness, we want to hear from you.

Starting Pay Range: $101,920/yr - $131,144/yr, depending on experience Position Status: Full-time, exempt Shift: Day Application Deadline: 04/05/2026. Applications will close sooner if a qualified candidate is identified.

Job Summary: As a Physical Therapist at Haxtun Health, you'll be a vital part of our team, acting as a "movement detective" to evaluate and pinpoint the root causes of patients' pain and limitations.

You will develop personalized rehabilitation programs to enhance mobility, alleviate pain, and restore function, directly witnessing the positive impact of your hands-on expertise.

Beyond clinical care, you'll have opportunities to nurture community wellness through local outreach and preventative programs while building strong, supportive relationships with both patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (MSPT or DPT) Current license as a Physical Therapist in the State of Colorado Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

3 (three) years’ experience in inpatient and outpatient setting Trigger Point Dry Needling Certification Benefits at Haxtun Health: We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package: Health Insurance: Haxtun Health covers 100% of employee only premiums for all health insurance plans.

We also contribute a portion of the premiums for additional plan selections, including spouse, children, or family plans as applicable. Dental and Vision Insurance: (optional) Haxtun Health pays 50% of the premiums, including spouse, children, or family, as applicable.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued at approximately 17 days for the first year of employment for hourly employees and 22 days for the first year of employment for salaried employees. PTO accrual increases as your length of service increases. This includes holidays. Sick Leave: Up to 48 hours per year.

Retirement Plan: Up to a 3% employer match, which increases with your length of service. New employees are automatically enrolled at a 1% contribution rate (can be opted out). Employees must complete 5 years of employment to be 100% vested.

Employee Health Payment Match: Haxtun Health matches employee payments up to $1,000 per year per family for services received at Haxtun Health’s hospital or clinics.

Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): Haxtun Health participates in the CO FAMLI program, which is a social insurance program that provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events. Term Life Insurance: 1 x annual salary term life provided by HHD, no employee premium ($200,000 Max.).

Additional voluntary life insurance coverage for the employee and family is an option which can be purchased by the employee. Other

Benefits

Include: Employee Assistance Program, Employee Purchasing Program, MASA Medical Transport Services (Air & Ambulance Supplemental), College Invest (529 College Savings Plan), accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, and supplemental plans (accident, critical illness, hospitalization). Join our team and help us continue to provide compassionate and high-quality care to our community!

About Haxtun Health

Located on the beautiful plains of northeast Colorado, Haxtun Health is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Primary Care Clinics, including long-term care, rehabilitation, and specialty care. Our mission is to promote optimum wellness through compassionate and high-quality care.

Employing nearly 150 people, Haxtun Health is one of the largest employers in the community. We recently opened our new 100,000 square foot facility that houses our Family Practice Clinic, Wellness and Rehabilitation, and Retail Pharmacy. Haxtun Health proudly serves Haxtun, CO, and surrounding communities.

Learn more about Haxtun – a small town with a big heart – by visiting welcometohaxtun.com.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (MSPT or DPT) required
  • Current license as a Physical Therapist in the State of Colorado
  • 3 (three) years’ experience in inpatient and outpatient setting preferred
  • Previous management experience preferred
  • Trigger Point Dry Needling certification preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients to identify root causes of pain and limitations to develop personalized rehabilitation programs. Promote community wellness through local outreach and preventative programs while delivering high-quality clinical care.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree in physical therapy (MSPT or DPT), a current Colorado state license, and BLS certification. Preferred candidates have three years of inpatient/outpatient experience and Trigger Point Dry Needling certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationRehabilitation ProgrammingMobility EnhancementPain AlleviationCommunity OutreachInpatient CareOutpatient CarePatient Relationship Management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (454 salary observations; 1,186 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,861 salary observations; 55,605 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$117k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - FT at HAXTUN HOSPITAL DISTRICT a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 27 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
51%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Haxtun

Median resident rent
$575/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Haxtun Hospital District

Hospitals and Health Care
Haxtun, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance (100% employee premium)
Dental and Vision (50% paid)
PTO (~17-22 days first year)
Sick leave (48 hours/year)
Retirement plan with up to 3% match
Employee Health Payment Match ($1,000/year)
Term life insurance
FAMLI program