Physical Therapist – Orthopedics | New Grads Welcome (FT/PT)
Listed compensation
$48-$52/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Ditch the 5-Day Grind: Orthopedic Physical Therapist (FT or PT)
Location: Lakewood, CO
Tired of corporate productivity metrics and weekend shifts?
Our well-established private orthopedic practice is doing things differently.
We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist who wants real professional autonomy, a collaborative environment, and a schedule that respects your life outside of clinic walls.
Calling all New Grads: Skip the burnout. We offer the mentorship and pace you need to build a thriving career in orthopedic care.
Choose Your Perfect Week
Design Your Schedule: Choose between full-time stability or part-time flexibility.
Score a 3-Day Weekend: 10-hour shifts are available—work 4 days and enjoy a permanent 3-day weekend.
Protect Your Evenings & Weekends: Clinic hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. No weekends, ever.
The Total Package
Premium Hourly Pay: $48 – $52 per hour.
Robust Benefits: A comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance package.
Requirements
- You hold (or are eligible for) an active Colorado Physical Therapist (PT) license.
- You have a passion for orthopedics (experience is great, but a drive to learn is even better).
New Graduates Welcome! Skip the burnout—we offer the mentorship and pace you need to launch a thriving career.
Benefits
Full Benefits Package: Includes Medical, Dental, 401(k) Retirement Plan, generous Paid Vacation/PTO, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality orthopedic physical therapy services in a private practice setting. Collaborate with the team to deliver patient care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist – Orthopedics | New Grads Welcome (FT/PT) at Confidential Employer a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 423 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 48% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy) | ranked against 423 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$101k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Orthopedic Surgery listings in Colorado | 9 active | 423 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 48% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado Physical Therapist listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment484 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Orthopedic Surgery listings | 346 in the last 30 days | 230 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery pay trend | −3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Wheat Ridge
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $590k
- Typical market rent
- $1,881/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.