What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant position at High Desert Physical Therapy?
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Outpatient Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
- Location: Cortez, CO (Four Corners Region)
- Job Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week (Flexible schedules available)
- Salary Range: $40,000 – $65,000 / year (DOE)
- Setting: Private, therapist-owned outpatient clinic
Why This Isn't Your Average PTA Job
We are breaking the traditional healthcare mold. If you are tired of double-booking, factories that treat patients like numbers, and hours of unpaid documentation at night, we want to talk to you.
Our Cortez clinic believes that happy therapists build healthy communities. We focus strictly on evidence-based, movement-forward, individualized care. Located just steps away from world-class mountain biking, hiking, and skiing, we offer the ultimate playground for an active lifestyle.
The Perks & Benefits
- Zero Double-Booking: 100% dedicated 1-on-1 patient care sessions.
- True Work-Life Balance: No weekends, no nights, and flexible scheduling.
- Financial Support: Generous annual Continuing Education stipend.
- Health & Wealth: Comprehensive medical insurance plus a 401(k) with a 4% company match.
- Relocation Assistance: Individualized plan to help you make the beautiful Southwest your home.
- Loan Repayment Perks: Assistance pathways available.
What You Will Do
- Provide Elite Patient Care: Treat diverse orthopedic, sports, and functional movement conditions under the supervision of a DPT.
- Collaborate in Real-Time: Work alongside a passionate, multi-disciplinary team focused on continuous learning.
- Ditch the Red Tape: Utilize modern, cloud-based electronic medical records (EMR) designed to cut clinical documentation time in half. Potential for AI Assist with documentation.
What We Are Looking For
- Licensure: Valid Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant license (or eligibility to obtain it).
- Education: PTA degree from an accredited program.
- Skillset: Passion for active, movement-based treatments. Good communication skills to be able to talk with and build rapport with patients.
- Experience: Experience in outpatient ortho is preferred, but passionate new graduates are highly encouraged to apply—we provide structured mentorship.
Live and Play in Cortez
Cortez is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts. Located in Southwestern Colorado, it offers a remarkably affordable cost of living compared to the rest of the state.
- 30-60 minutes away: Durango, CO, Mesa Verde National Park, and the San Juan National Forest.
- Under 2 hours away: Telluride, CO (skiing) and Moab, UT (desert red rocks).
Benefits offered
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Student loan reimbursement
- Healthcare spending account
- Retirement benefits or accounts
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid professional liability and malpractice insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible start date
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- PTA: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cortez, CO 81321: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $65,000