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Doctor of Physical Therapy
Company : Select Medical Corporation
Location : Aurora, CO, 80016
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 24 December 2025
Overview
.Position: Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Populations: Orthopedics, Concussion, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Amputees, Industrial, Vestibular, FCEs, Ergonomics, POETs, Dry Needling, and more!
Location: Lakewood, CO
Schedule: Full Time 32 hours+
Compensation: starting at $78,000/yr.
Incentives: Sign on bonus and/or indefinite student loan help
At Select Physical Therapy Colorado, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. Every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care.
We are seeking full time (32hr.+) physical therapist for our outpatient center in Lakewood, CO. We are focused on matching each PT with the best opportunity for location, caseload, and team culture. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist. We welcome new graduate and experienced clinicians alike. Onsite mentorship is available with defined developmental pathways for clinical and professional growth.
Our benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
- Ease the Burden: Our indefinite student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive benefits packages
- Invest in Your Future: Company matching 401(k) retirement plans
- Advance your Career: We offer specialties nationwide (aquatics, sports medicine, neuro, pelvic, concussion, hand therapy + more)
- Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
Responsibilities
Our ideal team member is…
- Adaptable and Flexible: willing to adapt or adjust to accommodate your colleagues and patients
- Patient-centric: the patient always comes first and we treat every patient with care
- An exceptional communicator: someone who communicates proactively and with empathy
- Detail-oriented: people count on you to ensure all the details are done correctly the first time around
- Team Player: you will be an integral part of a clinical team
So we want to know…
- Are you someone who puts the needs of your patients above all else?
- Are you one of the most positive people you know?
- Are you at your best when you get to determine your goals and decide on the direction of your day?
- Do you hate the phrase, “that’s not my job!”?
If you answered yes to these questions, being a Physical Therapist at Select Medical may be a great fit for you!
One of the many unique benefits that our employees at Select Medical can take advantage of is our industry-leading continuing education opportunities! This includes the opportunity to join Select Physical Therapy’s nationally acclaimed and APTA accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, weekend classes and online education, and formal weekly mentoring program available for new grads. Residency and Fellowship programs.
Who is Select Medical?
We are the nation’s leading physical therapy provider and our teams are dedicated to the communities we serve. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Select Medical was founded on five Core Values which guide our interactions with patients, families, partners and each other.
We deliver superior quality in all that we do.
We set high standards of performance for ourselves and for others. We provide superior services to our patients. We continually strive to uphold and improve our reputation for excellence.
We treat others as they would like to be treated.
We treat each other with respect and promote a positive environment where people feel valued. We are honest and open in our relationships and straightforward in our communications.
We are results-oriented and achieve our objectives.
We are focused and decisive in achieving our objectives and helping others achieve theirs. We accept responsibility for our decisions and actions. We are accountable for using our time, talents and resources effectively.
We are team players.
We work together to achieve company objectives. We do our share of the work on time and with superior quality. We share ideas and information. We give honest feedback and accept constructive criticism. We confront difficulties
directly and maintain positive working relationships.
We are resourceful in overcoming obstacles.
We pride ourselves on finding creative solutions to meet challenges we encounter. We are open to change and handle pressure with poise. We are flexible, adaptable and able to learn from our experiences.
To apply, complete our FULL HR application at www.selectmedical.com/careers/
Qualifications
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- Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of physical therapy
- Valid State Physical Therapy License/ Registration REQUIRED to start
- Ability to work 32+ hours per week with occasional late or early shifts to accommodate patients
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
- Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
- Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.
- Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
- Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.
- Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.
- Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
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Frequently asked questions
Aurora exhibits a steady demand for Doctors of Physical Therapy, driven by its growing population and active lifestyle communities. Compared with other healthcare jobs, PT roles often have competitive openings due to aging demographics and sports-related injuries, making it a promising career choice in this region.
Colorado's outdoor culture means many patients seek rehabilitation for sports and outdoor activity injuries. Doctors of Physical Therapy here must be skilled in diverse specialties like concussion recovery and sports medicine, adapting treatments to active lifestyles while managing seasonal patient flow variations.
Certifications such as dry needling, vestibular therapy, and orthopedic residency are highly valued at Select Medical Corporation. These specialties align with their patient demographics and care philosophy, bolstering a physical therapist’s ability to deliver comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services.
Doctors of Physical Therapy often engage in autonomous clinical decision-making, including diagnostics and specialized treatment planning. Unlike general PTs, they may also participate in advanced interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship, elevating patient care quality and professional development.
Beyond direct patient care, Doctors of Physical Therapy can advance into leadership roles such as clinic director or regional coordinator, engage in academic faculty positions, or specialize further through residencies and fellowships, broadening their impact within healthcare systems.
Select Medical Corporation provides tailored mentorship, paid national certifications, and indefinite student loan assistance, fostering continuous clinical skill enhancement and financial well-being. Their extensive network also allows for geographic mobility and specialty development nationwide.
Select Medical emphasizes a culture of adaptability, teamwork, and comprehensive patient-centered care. Their structured mentorship and accredited residency programs distinguish them, creating a nurturing environment for both new grads and experienced clinicians seeking clinical excellence.
Starting salaries for Doctors of Physical Therapy in Aurora, particularly at Select Medical Corporation, begin around $78,000 annually. This aligns with regional averages and is often supplemented with bonuses and student loan assistance, reflecting competitive compensation in the outpatient physical therapy sector.
Exceptional communication, adaptability, and detail orientation are essential. Doctors must manage varied caseloads, including orthopedics and pediatrics, while maintaining patient-first care and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
Yes, candidates must hold valid state licenses and CPR certification. Physically, lifting patients up to 50 pounds and enduring long periods of standing or bending are typical. Such requirements ensure therapists can safely deliver hands-on care in active clinical environments.