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Full Time Sports and Orthopedics Physical Therapist

Western Slope Rehab and Performance
Grand Junction, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

Full-Time Physical Therapist - Sports & Performance Focused


Join a Team Dedicated to Elite Care

Are you passionate about working with athletes and high-achieving individuals? Western Slope Rehab and Performance is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist to join our specialized team. We focus on helping athletes—from high school competitors to recreational enthusiasts—and other driven individuals reach their peak performance and recover from injury.


Why Choose Western Slope Rehab and Performance?

Led by a physical therapist who understands your professional journey, we've built a practice free from bureaucratic barriers. Direct communication drives our constant innovation and improvement. We invest heavily in advanced technology—including blood flow restriction, surface EMG, and force plates—to ensure you deliver exceptional, evidence-based care to athletes and orthopedic patients.

This is your opportunity to work in an environment that prioritizes your professional development while making a meaningful impact on patients who depend on optimal physical performance.


Position Overview

We're hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to provide individualized, 45-minute treatment sessions. You'll work 36-40 hours weekly with flexibility to choose a 4- or 5-day schedule.


Your Patient Population:

  • High school, college, and recreational athletes
  • Post-surgical orthopedic patients
  • Sports-related injuries
  • Worker's compensation and MVA cases
  • Doctor-referred orthopedic conditions


Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop personalized treatment plans for athletes and active individuals
  • Utilize advanced technologies: blood flow restriction, surface EMG, dual force plate assessment
  • Apply specialized techniques including IASTM, dry needling, and PENS
  • Teach proper weightlifting technique and athletic movement patterns
  • Provide online home exercise programs via PT Wired
  • Participate in weekly team strategy meetings
  • Maintain documentation in Prompt EMR meeting Medicare standards
  • Occasional outreach to local physicians and attorneys


Compensation & Benefits

Yearly Rate: $86,000 - $110,000 (performance-based)


Benefits Package:

  • Regular mentorship sessions with experienced clinicians
  • Clear advancement pathways to leadership and clinic director roles
  • Paid monthly team meetings
  • Generous paid time off
  • Relocation assistance to Colorado's Western Slope
  • Annual continuing education stipend
  • ICHRA health coverage
  • SIMPLE IRA retirement plan


Ideal Candidate Profile:

Required:

  • Valid Colorado Physical Therapy license
  • Strong sports and orthopedic PT background
  • Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology
  • Demonstrated success treating athletes and high-performing individuals
  • Experience coaching weightlifting and athletic movements
  • Medicare documentation proficiency


Preferred:

  • Dry needling certification
  • Established connections within local sports communities


Ready to Work With Athletes Who Demand Excellence?

If you're committed to helping athletes and driven individuals achieve their goals while advancing your own career, we want to hear from you.


Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to blake@wsrap.com


Questions? Text Blake at 970-462-9177

Join a team where your expertise in athletic and performance-based care makes a real difference every day.

Salary : $86,000 - $110,000

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