
Acute Physical Therapist
Parker, COFull-time$36.14–67.21/hrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today
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Job overview
The Acute Physical Therapist at AdventHealth Parker evaluates patients, develops and adapts individualized treatment plans, documents care, and provides patient and caregiver education. The role also oversees physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides, contributes to quality improvement, and supports community education. The posting lists a required Physical Therapist or temporary Physical Therapist credential and Basic Life Support certification; a doctorate in Physical Therapy is preferred.
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Full job description
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
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Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
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Paid Time Off from Day One
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403-B Retirement Plan
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4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
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Career Development
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Whole Person Well-being Resources
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Mental Health Resources and Support
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Pet Benefits
Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 9395 CROWN CREST BLVD City: PARKER State: Colorado Postal Code: 80138 Job Description:
- Practices principles of professional development and performance improvements by maintaining clinical knowledge, using best and or evidence-based practices, and serving as a Clinical instructor.
- Practices principles of employee and patient safety in daily job activities.
- Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures, and other extensions of clinical expertise to the community.
- Performs evaluations and re-evaluations using recommended techniques and standards.
- Establishes, implements, and adapts individualized treatment plans, including goal setting, treatment activities, and frequency.
- Documents accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology.
- Charges patients accurately, timely, and legibly.
- Identifies the need for patient and caregiver education and utilizes opportunities for teaching, including discharge recommendations.
- Discharges patients when maximum benefit is achieved or according to standards of practice and payer guidelines.
- Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives.
- Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives.
- Oversees the care provided by physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides, according to established regulations and practice standards.
- Maintains productivity standards as defined by the department, through effective time management and clinical efficiency and adjusts work hours to meet the needs of the patients as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, and electronic medical records (EMR) systems. [Required]
- Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English effectively. [Required]
- Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats with patients, staff, physicians, nurses, and administrators. [Required]
Education:
- Doctorate [Preferred]
Field of Study:
- in Physical Therapy
Additional Information:
- Education requirements for this position are determined by the licensing or certification standards set forth by the relevant certifying body. Applicants must possess the level of education mandated for eligibility to obtain and maintain the required license or certification.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
- Physical Therapist (PT) [Required] OR Physical Therapist - Temporary (PT-TEMP) [Required]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
- Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem
Pay Range:
$36.14 - $67.21 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
How this job compares
Set against the 10,360 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$36.14–67.21/hr
- Colorado median$41–65/hr126 hourly ranges
- US median$46–60/hr3,008 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $51.68/hr, is close to the Colorado median midpoint ($52/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Physical Therapist hourly ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 331 open Physical Therapist jobs in Colorado and 10,360 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
- Aya Healthcare, Inc.120 open
- Select Medical32 open
- AdventHealth (this employer)21 open
- Experience
- Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (2,841 postings).
- Education
- 3,924 of the 10,360 open Physical Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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