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Doctor of Physical Therapy
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Denver, CO, 80222
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 24 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Qualified external Physical Therapist applicants are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus!*
* PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions apply. Apply to chat with a recruiter about the details!
Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance!
You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.
In this role as a Physical Therapist (PT), you will be responsible for a continuum of services providing care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic and other physically-related disorders requiring mobility training, strengthening, modalities, specialized manual therapy and neuromuscular reeducation. As a Physical Therapist you will also utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient. While in this position you will assume personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified Physical Therapist candidates will need the following:
- Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit preferred
- Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred
- Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy required
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, preferred
- Current Colorado state licensure as a Physical Therapist required
- BLS through the American Heart Association required
- Dry Needling Certification or Education preferred
- Only required if performing the Dry Needling function: Dry Needling Certification or Education.
Physical Requirements-Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly
This full-benefit outpatient PT ortho position is available Monday through Friday. There is considerable leeway in our schedule. For the position working in our Frisco, Colorado office, we normally offer four ten-hour shifts.
Where You'll WorkAt CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
St. Anthony Summit Hospital is a Level III trauma center serviced by Flight For Life® Colorado. We are nationally recognized as a multiple-time recipient of the Press Graney Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience, and we were named a Top 100 Hospital in the U.S. by IBM Watson Health in 2018. We also are a Pathway to Excellence-designated hospital, recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as being one of the best hospitals for nurses to work. We provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Summit County and the surrounding region, including surgical, emergency/trauma, critical care, birth center, orthopedics, breast care, digital mammography, breast MRI, radiology and imaging, infusion therapy, nuclear medicine, cardiology, oncology, Summit Sleep Disorders Center, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), gastroenterology and Total Joint Replacement.
We are proudly provide convenient care where you live, work and play - that's why visitors and residents alike can count on us for emergent and urgent medical services. In addition to 24/7, Level III emergency care at St. Anthony-Summit Hospital in Frisco, we have three emergency mountain clinics at the base of the Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone resorts, as well as urgent care and primary care available from CMG High Country Healthcare clinics in Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne.
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Frequently asked questions
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes a mission-driven approach in Denver, focusing on holistic neuromuscular and orthopedic care. This role includes opportunities like sign-on bonuses and relocation support, setting it apart from typical physical therapy jobs by integrating community-focused healing and advanced rehab techniques.
In Denver, certifications such as dry needling are increasingly valued, especially in outpatient settings. While not mandatory for all PT roles, possessing this expertise can enhance treatment options and patient outcomes, giving candidates a competitive advantage within Colorado’s physical therapy clinics.
While a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy is required, Denver employers, including Catholic Health Initiatives, often prefer candidates with a master’s or doctorate degree. Higher education equips practitioners with enhanced clinical skills for complex orthopedic and neuromuscular patient care.
Doctors of Physical Therapy in Denver generally earn between $85,000 and $110,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Positions at Catholic Health Initiatives may offer additional incentives like sign-on bonuses, reflecting competitive compensation in the local healthcare sector.
Catholic Health Initiatives encourages professional development through mentorship, continuing education, and leadership pathways. PTs can advance into roles like clinical coordinators or specialty consultants, benefiting from an environment that values both patient care excellence and personal career progression.
Physical therapists at Catholic Health Initiatives enjoy flexible scheduling options, including four ten-hour shifts in some locations. This flexibility supports a balanced professional and personal life, which is critical in high-demand environments like Denver’s outpatient orthopedic clinics.
Denver’s terrain and seasonal conditions can affect commute times, especially for those traveling to mountain clinics. Many PTs opt to live near urban centers or use flexible schedules to avoid peak traffic or weather-related delays, optimizing their workday efficiency.
Denver’s growing population and active lifestyle culture fuel a robust demand for physical therapy services. This translates to abundant job opportunities for Doctors of Physical Therapy, with competitive hiring rates and ongoing expansion of outpatient and specialty clinics.
Catholic Health Initiatives combines a patient-centered mission with comprehensive care services, including trauma and orthopedic specialties. Their emphasis on humankindness and community impact offers PTs a rewarding environment that goes beyond standard clinical responsibilities.
Yes, qualified external applicants for the Doctor of Physical Therapy role at Catholic Health Initiatives may receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $8,000 in relocation assistance, underscoring the organization’s commitment to attracting skilled professionals to the Denver area.