Travel Physical Therapist

Valley View Hospital exists to care for you and your family, one patient at a time. As a Travel Physical Therapist, you will restore function and independence for patients across our regional network in the Colorado Rockies, delivering 5-star quality care that keeps our independent, community-founded health system at the forefront of outcomes. Your work directly advances our mission in a place where world-class medicine meets mountain living.

Performance Objectives

• Evaluate and treat 8–12 patients daily across hospital, outpatient, and satellite sites, achieving measurable functional gains in mobility, strength, and pain reduction within 4–6 weeks.
• Design and execute individualized plans that meet or exceed CMS quality benchmarks, contributing to our five-star overall hospital rating.
• Coordinate seamlessly with physicians, nurses, and case managers to ensure 95%+ of patients transition safely home or to next-level care without readmission.
• Document all encounters in our EMR within 24 hours, maintaining 100% compliance for billing, continuity, and regulatory standards.
• Mentor new graduates and support staff during high-volume periods, elevating team productivity by 15% while preserving one-patient-at-a-time excellence.
• Travel efficiently between Glenwood Springs and regional clinics, completing assignments on schedule with zero missed visits due to logistics.

Environment & Resources

You report to the Director of Rehabilitation and join a collaborative team of PTs, OT, and speech therapists in a 501–1000 employee nonprofit system. You have access to modern gyms, aquatic therapy, EMR, and a travel stipend plus housing support. Budget and scheduling flexibility exist to match patient demand across our integrated network.

Essential Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (or equivalent) and current Colorado PT license (or eligibility within 30 days).
• 2+ years of acute, outpatient, or travel PT experience with documented outcomes in orthopedic, neuro, or post-surgical caseloads.
• Proven ability to manage a mixed caseload independently while traveling between sites.
• Strong EMR proficiency and commitment to timely, accurate documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally in all seasons.

Role Selling Points

• Work at a 2024 CMS 5-star hospital that was built by—and still belongs to—the community it serves.
• Live and practice in Glenwood Springs, with world-class skiing, hiking, and hot springs minutes from your assignments.
• Enjoy the stability of a growing independent nonprofit plus the variety of true travel PT work.
• Make a visible difference: every patient you help stays close to family in the Roaring Fork Valley.

If you are ready to deliver exceptional care one patient at a time while exploring Colorado, apply today. Join Valley View and help us keep our communities moving.