<p>A leading outpatient physical therapy practice in Grand Junction, Colorado is recruiting an experienced Physical Therapist to join a collaborative, outcome-driven team. This is a direct patient-care role built around meaningful treatment time, strong manual therapy practice, and a structured schedule that genuinely protects work-life balance. The practice serves adolescent and adult populations across orthopedic and musculoskeletal presentations, with an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians and mental health professionals. Grand Junction's outdoor lifestyle and Colorado's Western Slope scenery make this one of the more compelling relocation destinations in the Mountain West.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Structured, predictable schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM — no evenings, no weekends</li> <li>Personalized onboarding and ongoing professional support from day one</li> <li>Continuing education participation supported through team training sessions</li> <li>Collaborative, interdisciplinary work environment with physicians, mental health professionals, and clinical support staff</li> <li>Practice model emphasizing clinical excellence and meaningful patient interaction over high-volume throughput</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Outpatient orthopedic and musculoskeletal focus serving adolescent and adult patient populations</li> <li>Strong emphasis on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modality-based treatment</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team structure including physicians, mental health professionals, and support staff</li> <li>EMR-based clinical documentation aligned with state and federal compliance standards</li> <li>Scope includes injury prevention, workplace assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and wellness education as needed</li> <li>Potential for worksite support responsibilities in addition to clinic-based care</li> <li>Schedule designed to allow adequate per-patient treatment time — not a high-volume, assembly-line model</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program</li> <li>Active Colorado Physical Therapy license issued by the Colorado Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Minimum three years of outpatient physical therapy experience with adolescent and adult populations</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise, and modalities</li> <li>Competency in EMR clinical documentation in compliance with state and federal guidelines</li> <li>BLS certification required</li> <li>Preferred: OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, or equivalent orthopedic/manual therapy credential</li> <li>Preferred: ergonomic training, certification, or prior worksite assessment experience</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Grand Junction sits at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers on Colorado's Western Slope — a sun-drenched high-desert city surrounded by red rock canyons, vineyards, and world-class outdoor recreation. Colorado National Monument, mountain biking on the Kokopelli Trail, skiing at Powderhorn, and proximity to Moab, Utah make this a destination for active clinicians. The cost of living is meaningfully lower than Denver or Boulder, the community is tight-knit, and the region's growing healthcare infrastructure supports a stable, long-term career environment.</p>