Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient - $2,660 per week

Cross Country Allied; La Junta (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a 13-week assignment in La Junta, CO. The role focuses on outpatient therapy with flexibility to float to inpatient care.

Expect 40 hours per week on 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, with potential extension. Required: CO license, BLS, MS in PT, strong ortho skills, and outpatient experience; supervision of PTAs and EMR experience (Cedaron/Aptaconnnect, Meditech) are desirable.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado Physical Therapist license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Master of Science in Physical Therapy; Doctorate preferred.
• Excellent electronic record navigation skills.
• Willingness to supervise Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Minimum 1 year of clinic experience; outpatient focus required.
• Strong orthopedic skills; inpatient/acute care experience preferred.
• Outpatient experience required; Cedaron/Aptaconnnect and Meditech EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient physical therapy services in a facility.
• Float between outpatient and inpatient care (outpatient ~80%).
• Work Monday–Thursday with 10-hour shifts and 40 hours per week.
• Support coverage for vacation periods, including two half-days on Fridays.
• Collaborate with care teams and supervise PTAs as needed.

Skills

Orthopedic skills

Outpatient experience

Clinic experience

Willingness to supervise PTAs

Electronic medical records navigation

Cedaron Aptaconnnect

Meditech EMR experience

Education

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Doctorate of Physical Therapy (preferred)

Tools

Cedaron/Aptaconnnect

Meditech

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in La Junta, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Physical Therapist Outpatient (PT OP) position based in the area. This assignment is for an initial duration of 13 weeks, with the possibility of extension. The role involves providing outpatient physical therapy services in a facility with variable bed capacity, primarily focusing on outpatient care. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with 10-hour shifts, and offers a guaranteed 40 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 10-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Coverage is needed for vacation periods, including assistance for two Fridays on a half-day basis.
• Required Qualifications: Relevant and recent physical therapy experience; current Colorado Physical Therapist license; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Master of Science in Physical Therapy; excellent electronic record navigation skills; willingness to supervise Physical Therapist Assistants; minimum 1 year of clinic experience; strong orthopedic skills; inpatient/acute care experience preferred; outpatient experience required; experience with Cedaron/Aptaconnnect and Meditech electronic medical records preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• Additional Information: The position requires flexibility to float between outpatient and inpatient care, though outpatient care makes up approximately 80% of duties. The facility has variable bed capacity, generally less than five beds, and up to 25 beds in the care unit. Candidate must be willing to accept outpatient-only work if preferred. Scrub colors, dress code, parking details, and other operational specifics are site-dependent and to be confirmed locally.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Posted Date: 2026-09-15

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1292049. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PT - PT OP Physical Therapist Outpatient.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most - your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus