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Melissa Memorial Hospital
Holyoke, Colorado

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Melissa Memorial Hospital - HOLYOKE, CO 80734
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $50.00 - $60.00 Hourly
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Health Care*$5,000 Sign-on Bonus* *Relocation Assistance*

Job Summary

Melissa Memorial Hospital invites applicants for interested Physical Therapists to join our Rehab team. We offer highly competitive wages, direct 1:1 patient care, and flexible scheduling. Therapists have the opportunity of providing care to a diverse caseload and working with all ages.

Opportunities exist for a caseload to be tailored to the applicants' experience and desires.

Caseload consists of approximately 90% outpatient care and 10% inpatient care Supportive atmosphere Supportive learning environment Patient centered care with one-on-one treatment sessions MMH promotes a work/life balance with shift and schedule options Enjoy meal options at a low cost for employees ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration, and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment.

In accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Demonstrating compassionate care and caring behavior is fundamental to each patient. This position requires the ability to be or become proficient with computer skills.

Software applications are commonly used with patient care. *In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon MMH needs or requirements.

COMPETENCIES: Supportive team player. Have open communication. Work on improving needs for patients. Daily note taking on patient files. Make it a fun environment. Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals Qualifications

Qualifications

MINIMUM: Must have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy (or equivalent). Must have a current Physical Therapy license within the state of practice (Colorado).

BLS Certificate PREFERRED: Understanding of Rural Healthcare Pelvic Floor Certificate "This position will remain open until filled; however, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis." WHY WORK AT MELISSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL?

At Melissa Memorial Hospital, we’re a family not just a healthcare provider serving patients, staff, and community with care and inclusion. Here’s why you’ll thrive here: Core Values: Integrity, Passion, Service, Collaboration, Ownership, Courage drive us.

Mission: “Compassionate care, nurturing trust.”, Tagline: “Seek Health. Live Well.” Eastern Plains Heart: A tight-knit team delivering impactful care. Balance: Work-life support plus the tools to excel in your current role and help you grow!

What We Offer

100% Employer paid Medical (Employee Only) Dental and Vision insurance Retirement Plans, with up to 3% employer match Voluntary Group

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program Gym Membership Discount PTO, Paid Sick Time Continuing Education

Benefits

FSA MASA Insurance Eligibility for Student Loan Repayment MELISSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Melissa Memorial Hospital is a 15-bed critical access hospital, located in Holyoke, Colorado. While being “rural” we are equipped for any situation.

It is a model rural hospital with 1 operating room, surgical procedure room, 4 bay emergency room, and radiology including 64-slice CT scanner and mammography, MRI, ECHO, and Nuclear Medicine, along with other ancillary services. The hospital is co-located with a family practice clinic and retail pharmacy services.

Other services include chemotherapy, general & orthopedic surgery, podiatry, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, progressive rehab services, and wound care. MMH operates a full-time EMS service and maintains a 24/7 AirLife Helicopter base.

The Community

Holyoke is home to the Holyoke Dragons and is truly a “City of Pride and Progress.” Holyoke offers: From different coffee shops to different ethnic flavors, to a quick bite, the sweet small town of Holyoke has a handful of different restaurant options to choose from.

Holyoke is based in Phillips County where there are four different rural towns in the county with two schools in the county. Holyoke, Amherst. Paoli, and Haxtun are all within the same county. Holyoke homes a historical museum with different artifacts of what has built Holyoke today.

You will see the fields turn different colors throughout different seasons. Your wheat, corn, alfalfa, are some of the few cultivating growths that you will see around your area! If you enjoy hunting, there are plenty of opportunities for a good catch.

You will discover that you can see the most beautiful sunsets and the clearest starry nights out in the rural areas. Come take a look at our beautiful little town in the Northeastern corner of Colorado.

Click here for a List of Things to Do in Holyoke Melissa Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, and administration of physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician referrals and organizational standards. They must provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an APTA-accredited physical therapy program and possess a current Colorado physical therapy license. A BLS certificate is required, and experience or certification in rural healthcare or pelvic floor therapy is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (635 salary observations; 1,169 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,017 salary observations; 57,369 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k 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 at Melissa Memorial Hospital a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,180 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution42 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Loan repayment
20% this job
Relocation assistance
15% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Holyoke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$276k
Median resident rent
$1,077/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Melissa Memorial Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Holyoke, Co.
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
100% employer paid medical (employee only)
Dental and vision insurance
Retirement plans with up to 3% employer match
Voluntary group benefits
Employee assistance program
Gym membership discount