Physical Therapist

Athletico Physical Therapy

$80K — $98K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in Colorado
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Motivation for professional growth and leadership
  • Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
  • Provide interventions like manual therapy and therapeutic exercise
  • Educate patients on exercises, recovery, and injury prevention
  • Track progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
  • Collaborate with other healthcare providers for comprehensive care
  • Maintain clear documentation in compliance with HIPAA and state/federal rules

Benefits

  • $20,000 sign-on bonus
  • Immediate productivity bonus
  • Unlimited continuing education funds with $500 travel stipend
  • Up to $12,500 fellowship reimbursement
  • 17 days of PTO in year one, increasing with tenure
  • $10,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over 5 years
  • Medical insurance with 75% premium covered by employer
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match
  • Dental and vision coverage available
  • Short-term disability and life insurance options
  • Referral bonus program
  • Relocation assistance available
  • 24/7 virtual urgent care access
Full Job Description
Compensation Package

This role pays $80,000-$98,720 a year, and our powerful bonus program is a big part of why. In addition, we provide:
  • $20,000 sign-on bonus
  • Unlimited continuing education funds, plus a $500 travel stipend
  • $12,000 fellowship reimbursement
  • 17 days of PTO in year one, increasing with tenure
  • $10,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over 5 years, paid monthly
  • Relocation assistance available


Benefits

On top of that, you get the standard package, done right:
  • Medical insurance, with the clinic covering roughly 75% of your premium
  • HSA option with employer contributions
  • 401(k) with an employer match that vests immediately
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Short-term disability and life insurance options


Why Clinicians Choose Strive PT

At Strive Physical Therapy you'll get more than a paycheck. You'll get a career path, mentorship, and the chance to work in one of the country's most beautiful regions. Some highlights:
  • Clinical autonomy whereyou make the calls on patient care
  • A new grad mentoring program that builds up your caseload as you're ready for it
  • Unlimited continuing education and specialty certifications, no budget cap, no approval process
  • A real path to Clinic Director or another clinical leadership role
  • Reasonable caseloads and flexible scheduling
  • Evidence-based care, backed by the technology and time to deliver it


Life in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs pairs the stunning natural beauty of Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, and endless hiking and climbing, with the convenience of a large metropolis. It's an affordable, growing city with a strong job market in aerospace, defense, tech, and healthcare, plus a revitalized downtown full of local restaurants and breweries. Add in top attractions like the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, and it's a city that feels like a getaway destination and a genuine hometown all at once.

What You'll Be Doing

Most of your day is spent directly with patients, planning and delivering hands-on care with the autonomy to treat the way you think is right. That includes:
  • Evaluating patients and building individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
  • Hands-on interventions through manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and specialty modalities
  • Teaching patients and their families about recovery, home exercise, and injury prevention
  • Tracking progress and adjusting plans as patients progress
  • Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care
  • Documenting in line with HIPAA and state and federal rules, using AI tools that cut down on paperwork instead of adding to it


Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a PT who genuinely wants to help people move better and wants to keep growing themselves. Ideal candidates have:
  • A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
  • A Colorado physical therapy license, or eligibility for one
  • All experience levels are encouraged to apply
  • Strong communication skills, the kind that put patients at ease
  • Interest in growing into a leadership role down the line
  • Current CPR certification


Physical Requirements

You'll need to:
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand, bend, reach, and use fine motor skills regularly
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and therapeutic exercises

Check Us Out

Learn more about Strive PT at www.healthrehabsolutions.com/strive

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