Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Specialty Center
Listed compensation
$70K - $92K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Job Location: Physical Therapy - GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506
- Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $92,000.00 Salary/year
- Job Shift: Day Staff Physical Therapist Join the Team at Primary Care Partners – Where Your Well-Being Matters!
At Primary Care Partners, we believe that when our team thrives, our patients thrive. That’s why we go above and beyond to support our employees with exceptional benefits and a positive work environment.
That’s why we offer: Base pay $70.000- $92,000 Benefits $7-8 Robust Benefit coverage includes outstanding retirement including annual 401k contribution and profit sharing, 100% coverage for Health insurance, life, disability and multiple other benefits incl. Dental, vision, critical illness and injury coverage, long term care, pet insurance etc.
Job Summary
The Staff Physical Therapist (P.T.) is an employee of The Physical Therapy Specialty Center (PTSC), a division of Primary Care Partners (PCP). The P.T. is responsible for direct patient care.
Duties/Responsibilities: Performs comprehensive patient evaluations: Primary patient care responsibilities will be outpatient physical therapy intervention. Patients are scheduled for evaluation in such a manner as to not negatively impact other clinical staff yet meet the patient’s needs.
Evaluations include medical history, results and interpretation of appropriate functional tests and measurements such as (but not limited to): range of motion, muscle strength, sensory/perceptual deficits, coordination, functional mobility, pain scales, and social needs.
Responsible for providing comprehensive patient care for P.T. patients. Modifies treatment plan according to patient response to best meet established goals. Documents treatment progression and/or modifications according to departmental/employer standards.
Recognizes adverse reaction to treatment and initiates effective action immediately. Ensures appropriate patient referrals and discharge.
Administers proper use of modalities Submits legal and ethical billing/coding which supports treatment and services rendered Responsible for participating and contributing to the advancement of knowledge and techniques related to P.T. and other related topics.
Identifies, collects and analyzes appropriate patient care information to provide feedback for performance improvement activities. Maintains required completion of continued education credits as directed by state regulations. Responsible for maintaining open communication with patients, families, staff and others.
Seeks clarification, listens and conveys information clearly, in written and verbal forms. Demonstrates the ability to identify and resolve interpersonal or professional conflicts when dealing with patients and members of the organization.
Communicates effectively with our patients and families, and recognizes/reports potential cases of patient abuse. Demonstrates tact, courtesy and a positive approach to communication and interaction with other employees, visitors, physicians, and the public.
Follows the Standards of Ethical Conduct as defined in PT codes of conduct, complies with HIPAA standards. Supervisory Controls: Utilize and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) within the Physical Therapy Practice Act Customer Services: Meets the needs of customers while supporting PTSC/PCP missions.
Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, their representatives, visitors, and all staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Work Experience and Qualifications: BS, MS, DPT, PhD as indicated State licensure in Colorado Eligibility for insurance credentialing Further
Qualifications
Standards: Education, Experience and Licensure. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, candidates must have 1 year of post degree progressively responsible experience, or a master’s degree in physical therapy or a directly related field.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics, kinesiology, psychology, pathophysiology and surgical procedures as they relate to human function.
Knowledge of contemporary and evidence-based PT practice Knowledge of and ability to apply clinically appropriate assessment techniques and treatment interventions to address human pathophysiology and dysfunction.
Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professions. Skill in utilizing appropriate screening and evaluation techniques required to appropriately provide direct patient care.
Knowledge of clinical signs and symptoms to make appropriate referrals for further medical attention/assessment as indicated. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal requirements Qualifications
Work Experience and Qualifications: BS, MS, DPT, PhD as indicated State licensure in Colorado Eligibility for insurance credentialing Further
Qualifications
Standards: Education, Experience and Licensure. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, candidates must have 1 year of post degree progressively responsible experience, or a master’s degree in physical therapy or a directly related field.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics, kinesiology, psychology, pathophysiology and surgical procedures as they relate to human function.
Knowledge of contemporary and evidence-based PT practice Knowledge of and ability to apply clinically appropriate assessment techniques and treatment interventions to address human pathophysiology and dysfunction.
Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professions. Skill in utilizing appropriate screening and evaluation techniques required to appropriately provide direct patient care.
Knowledge of clinical signs and symptoms to make appropriate referrals for further medical attention/assessment as indicated.
Ensures compliance with local, state and federal requirements General Requirements: Excellent communications skills with a wide variety of people required; caring personality with a positive attitude; ability to remain calm under pressure and exhibit sound judgment; excellent time management and problem solving skills, computer skills; professional; organized and prioritize multiple duties and tasks
Key Responsibilities
The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for performing comprehensive patient evaluations and providing direct outpatient physical therapy interventions. They must document treatment progression, manage patient referrals, and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy (BS, MS, DPT, or PhD) and possess a valid Colorado state license. A minimum of one year of post-degree experience or a master's degree in a related field is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (547 salary observations; 1,423 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,055 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $70k–$92k | Physical Therapy median $93k (middle half $80k–$107k)958 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Colorado vs national | $93k median in Colorado | $94k nationally (about the same)547 state / 12,288 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$79k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Colorado | 488 active | 22,030 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado physical therapist listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment518 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,143 in the last 30 days | 4,292 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Specialty Center at PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,055 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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