Seasonal Physical Therapist

Howard Head Sports Medicine; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing programs

Season completion bonus

Health insurance

Wellness reimbursement credit

403(b) retirement contribution

Job summary

Howard Head Sports Medicine in Vail, Colorado, seeks a Seasonal Physical Therapist for our Emergency Department. This full-season, November–April opportunity offers a strong orthopedic case load, hospital collaboration, and Vail Health housing support.

Salary ranges from $87,581.31 to $109,476.64 USD annually, with season bonuses and benefits. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing and implementing therapy plans, documenting progress, and coordinating with health care

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist (PT) in Colorado or valid PT Compact Privilege required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients utilizing appropriate tests and measurements to determine the physical therapy problem/level of function and the recommended treatment/discharge plan.
• Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relations to the physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patient.
• Establishes physical therapy interventions based upon the evaluation and examination, physician orders, and patients goals for therapy.
• Competently and safely performs appropriate physical therapy techniques and procedures.
• Provide for continuity of patient care through written and verbal communication with other health care professionals.
• Makes recommendations for needed patient care equipment prior to patient discharge and assists with acquisition of same as appropriate.
• Documents findings, patient progress, and all procedures performed within established time frames. Submits all patient billing at the end of each day.
• Participates in assigned aspects of affiliated PT / PTA student training.
• Instructs patients/family members in home programs.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

Job description

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7100 Howard Head Sports Center-Vail

Seasonal Physical Therapist – Emergency Department

Seasonal Physical Therapist – Emergency Department

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Schedule

Schedule Ski-season full-time Shift Days

Details

Company Howard Head Sports Medicine Location Vail, CO Category Rehabilitative Therapy Clinical Yes Close Date September 25, 2026

Pay

Annual $87,581.31 – $109,476.64 USD

In this seasonal position (November – April) you will have the opportunity to embrace the winter wonderland of Vail, Colorado with world-class skiing/snowboarding and the vibrant atmosphere of a top notch hospital with a strong orthopedic case load. Our seasonal staff are eligible for Vail Health supported housing, season completion bonus, health insurance, wellness reimbursement credit and 403(b) retirement contribution eligibility.

About the opportunity:

Provides rehabilitative therapies to patients to include assessment and treatment, development and implementation of programs, and related professional in-services. Promotes services of Vail Health and HHSM in order to meet business needs of both the greater organization and the individual clinic.

What you will do:

• Evaluates patients utilizing appropriate tests and measurements to determine the physical therapy problem/level of function and the recommended treatment/discharge plan.
• Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relations to the physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patient.
• Establishes physical therapy interventions based upon the evaluation and examination, physician orders, and patients goals for therapy.
• Competently and safely performs appropriate physical therapy techniques and procedures.
• Provide for continuity of patient care through written and verbal communication with other health care professionals.
• Makes recommendations for needed patient care equipment prior to patient discharge and assists with acquisition of same as appropriate.
• Documents findings, patient progress, and all procedures performed within established time frames. Submits all patient billing at the end of each day.
• Participates in assigned aspects of affiliated PT / PTA student training.
• Instructs patients/family members in home programs.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

• N/A

License(s) & Certification(s):

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of Colorado or valid PT Compact Privilege required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Education:

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

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Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.