Outpatient Orthopedic PT — Mountain Sports Medicine

Vail Health

Dillon (CO)

On-site

USD 89,315 - 123,260

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

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Job summary

Vail Health's Howard Head Sports Medicine in Dillon, Colorado, is seeking a passionate Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist to join our high-energy outpatient orthopedic team and collaborate with our Ambulatory Surgery Center to optimize recovery.

Licensed Colorado PT, current BLS, and interest in sports medicine/post-operative rehab preferred. You’ll help patients return to sport and activity, grow clinically, and enjoy Colorado’s mountain lifestyle with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Licensed Physical Therapist in Colorado with current license or eligibility.
BLS certification required.
Experience or strong interest in outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, and post-operative rehab.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and develop individualized treatment plans for orthopedic and sports medicine patients.
Provide evidence-based rehabilitation for post-operative and non-operative orthopedic conditions.
Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and multidisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
Support patient care initiatives with the Ambulatory Surgery Center, including post-surgical rehabilitation planning and coordination.
Educate patients and families on injury prevention, recovery expectations, home exercise programs, and return-to-activity strategies.
Utilize advanced clinical reasoning and manual therapy techniques to restore function and improve performance.
Contribute to a positive team culture focused on exceptional patient experience and outcomes.
Assist in building and growing orthopedic rehabilitation services within our mountain communities.