Physical Therapist - FT

Haxtun Health; Haxtun (CO); On-site; USD 101,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Haxtun Health in Haxtun, CO seeks a Physical Therapist to join our team, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to our community. You will assess movement, identify root causes of pain, and help patients regain function in a supportive rural hospital setting.

Develop personalized rehabilitation programs, track progress, and participate in outreach and preventative programs to promote wellness. You will work closely with clinicians and staff who value teamwork and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited physical therapy program (MSPT or DPT).
• Current Colorado Physical Therapist license.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate movement and pinpoint root causes of pain.
• Develop personalized rehabilitation programs to restore function.
• Collaborate with clinicians and staff to support community wellness.
• Engage in local outreach and preventative programs.

Skills

Active Listening

Patient Education

Movement Assessment

Clinical Reasoning

Education

MSPT or DPT

Job description

Physical Therapist – Haxtun, CO

Join the team at Haxtun Health as a Physical Therapist! This is a chance to build a meaningful career in a supportive environment while helping us deliver exceptional care to our community. If you are a professional who wants to be a part of our mission to promote optimum wellness, we want to hear from you.

Starting Pay Range: $100,880.00/yr - $131,144.00/yr , depending on experience

• Position Status: Full-time, exempt
• Shift: Day

Application Deadline: 11/17/2026. Applications will close sooner if a qualified candidate is identified.

Job Summary

As a Physical Therapist at Haxtun Health, you'll be a vital part of our team, acting as a "movement detective" to evaluate and pinpoint the root causes of patients' pain and limitations. You will develop personalized rehabilitation programs to enhance mobility, alleviate pain, and restore function, directly witnessing the positive impact of your hands-on expertise. Beyond clinical care, you'll have opportunities to nurture community wellness through local outreach and preventative programs while building strong, supportive relationships with both patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (MSPT or DPT)
• Minimum Qualifications: Current license as a Physical Therapist in the State of Colorado
• Minimum Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: 3 (three) years' experience in inpatient and outpatient setting
• Preferred Qualifications: Trigger Point Dry Needling certification

Benefits At Haxtun Health

• Health Insurance: Haxtun Health covers 100% of employee only premiums for all health insurance plans. We also contribute a portion of the premiums for additional plan selections, including spouse, children, or family plans as applicable.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: (optional) Haxtun Health pays 50% of the premiums, including spouse, children, or family, as applicable.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued at approximately 17 days for the first year of employment for hourly employees and 22 days for the first year of employment for salaried employees. PTO accrual increases as your length of service increases. This includes holidays.
• Sick Leave: Up to 48 hours per year.
• Retirement Plan: Up to a 3% employer match, which increases with your length of service. New employees are automatically enrolled at a 1% contribution rate (can be opted out). Employees must complete 5 years of employment to be 100% vested.
• Employee Health Payment Match: Haxtun Health matches employee payments up to $1,000 per year per family for services received at Haxtun Health's hospital or clinics.
• Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): Haxtun Health participates in the CO FAMLI program, which is a social insurance program that provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
• Term Life Insurance: 1 x annual salary term life provided by HHD, no employee premium ($200,000 Max.). Additional voluntary life insurance coverage for the employee and family is an option which can be purchased by the employee.
• Other Benefits Include: Employee Assistance Program, Employee Purchasing Program, MASA Medical Transport Services (Air & Ambulance Supplemental), College Invest (529 College Savings Plan), accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, and supplemental plans (accident, critical illness, hospitalization).

Join our team and help us continue to provide compassionate and high-quality care to our community!

About Haxtun Health

Located on the beautiful plains of northeast Colorado, Haxtun Health is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Primary Care Clinics, including long-term care, rehabilitation, and specialty care. Our mission is to promote optimum wellness through compassionate and high-quality care. Employing nearly 150 people, Haxtun Health is one of the largest employers in the community. We recently opened our new 100,000 square foot facility that houses our Family Practice Clinic, Wellness and Rehabilitation, and Retail Pharmacy. Haxtun Health proudly serves Haxtun, CO, and surrounding communities. Learn more about Haxtun – a small town with a big heart – by visiting https://welcometohaxtun.com/about/.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (MSPT or DPT) required
• Current license as a Physical Therapist in the State of Colorado
• 3 (three) years' experience in inpatient and outpatient setting preferred
• Previous management experience preferred
• Trigger Point Dry Needling certification preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS)