<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-hire, permanent position built around a structured 40-hour week with consistent, predictable hours — no evenings, no weekends — giving clinicians the space to deliver high-quality, hands-on care without the burnout of high-volume production models. Grand Junction sits at the gateway to some of Colorado's most celebrated outdoor terrain, making this an exceptional opportunity for a PT who wants to build a career and a life in the same place.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Structured, consistent schedule with no evening or weekend hours — Monday/Wednesday/Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM</li> <li>Supportive, patient-focused environment with ample time per patient for meaningful, hands-on treatment</li> <li>Personalized onboarding and ongoing professional development support</li> <li>Continuing education participation encouraged and supported through team training sessions</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team including physicians, mental health professionals, and support staff</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Established outpatient orthopedic and musculoskeletal practice with a strong clinical reputation in the Grand Junction market</li> <li>Patient population spans adolescent and adult populations across a broad spectrum of outpatient diagnoses</li> <li>Clinical focus on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modality-based treatment — hands-on practice model</li> <li>EMR-based documentation environment aligned with state and federal compliance standards</li> <li>Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians and mental health professionals integrated into the care model</li> <li>Scope includes injury prevention, workplace assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and wellness education</li> <li>Potential for worksite support responsibilities as part of a broader occupational health and wellness service line</li> <li>Outcome-driven culture with emphasis on clinical excellence and evidence-based practice</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 clinical experience</li> <li>Strong manual therapy skill set with proficiency in therapeutic exercise and modalities</li> <li>Proficiency in EMR clinical documentation with working knowledge of compliance requirements</li> <li>BLS certification required</li> <li>Preferred: OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, or equivalent orthopedic or manual therapy specialty credential</li> <li>Preferred: ergonomic training, certification, or prior worksite assessment experience</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Grand Junction is Colorado's Western Slope hub — a sun-drenched, four-season city surrounded by red rock canyons, the Colorado National Monument, world-class mountain biking on the Kokopelli Trail system, and easy access to skiing at Powderhorn and Grand Mesa. The cost of living is significantly lower than Front Range metros, the public schools are well-regarded, and the city offers a genuine small-city feel with strong local dining, arts, and community culture. Clinicians relocating from larger markets consistently cite the outdoor lifestyle, short commutes, and affordable housing as the defining quality-of-life advantages.</p>