Physical Therapist

Children's Hospital Colorado; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Orthopedic Department at Children's Hospital Colorado seeks a Physical Therapist I to join Highlands Ranch Therapy. This entry-level CAP role provides evaluation, treatment, follow-up, and documentation for pediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will supervise PT aides/students and educate families, coordinating care with physicians, therapists, and schools across our six sites. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy or related field.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers / CPR.
• State of Colorado DORA Physical Therapist license; credentialing within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with family, physicians, schools, and other providers to ensure continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services.
• Completes written documentation per department standards.
• Independently evaluates patients with various diagnoses in inpatient/outpatient units; integrate cultural-competence and family-centered care.
• Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
• Demonstrates leadership and participates in professional development to improve clinical, educational, research and advocacy goals.
• Provides consultation and education to families.
• Treat children across the continuum in inpatient/outpatient units and community; seeks mentoring for complex diagnoses.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Overview

The Orthopedic Department at Children's Hospital Colorado strives to provide focused, expert care across many diagnoses to youth in our region. Our physical therapists partner with providers across the Orthopedic Institute to provide excellent orthopedic care at our 6 locations. Physical therapists on this team are experts at providing evaluation and treatment of patients with general orthopedic diagnoses including but not limited to neck, back, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle diagnoses, concussion, vestibular disorders, scoliosis, hypermobility/hypermobility spectrum disorder, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, chronic pain, and functional neurologic disorder. Our therapists provide family centered care and are expected to coordinate care with patients, families, therapy aides, physical therapy assistants (where applicable), physicians, advanced practice providers, and students. This program has a strong emphasis on evidence‑based practice and collaboration across the 6 sites. The right fit for our team is someone who has orthopedic experience, works well in a team setting and is committed to patients and their families.

The Physical Therapist I provides physical therapy services including evaluation, treatment and follow up and documentation using general competencies for inpatient and outpatient children referred to the physical therapy department. Provide supervision for PT aides/assistants and students with specific tasks and/or patients. Provide continuous consultation and education to families. The Physical Therapist I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP)

• Location/Dept: Highlands Ranch Therapy
• Job Details: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits
• Shift: Weekdays, four 10 hour days or five 8 hour days

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools, and other providers to ensure the continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services. Provides consultation and education to other professionals and families as necessary.
• Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location, and time frames.
• Independently evaluates patients with a variety of diagnosis, in specialized programs, on inpatient and/or outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural‑competence and family‑centered care into clinical services.
• Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
• Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital.
• Provides consultation and education to families.
• Treat children across the continuum, with a variety of diagnoses, in specialized programs on inpatient and outpatient units and in the community. Incorporates principles of cultural‑competence and family‑centered care into clinical services. Seeks out appropriate mentoring/training and consults with relative Program Coordinator and/or assigned mentor for complex patient diagnoses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy or related field of study
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers / CPR
  • State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Physical Therapist license; Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $87,095.44 to $130,643.17

Incentives: This role is eligible for relocation for qualified candidates.

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non‑job‑related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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Estimated Close Date

11/29/2026