Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,628 to $1,828 per week in Lakewood, CO

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist team supporting an outpatient clinic in Lakewood, CO where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Colorado Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification required from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Outpatient physical therapy experience required, including evaluations and 60-minute initial evaluations with subsequent 30-minute follow-ups.
• Experience with documentation, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Demonstrated competency in safe patient handling and materials handling procedures.
• Ability to supervise and delegate to therapy assistants and students. Participation in student clinical education preferred.
• Maintain professional licensure in good standing and meet state-mandated continuing education requirements.
• Preferred: prior experience working in a high-volume outpatient clinic and familiarity with clinic performance improvement initiatives.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Outpatient clinic.
• Duration: 13-week assignment with possibility of extension based on client preference for longer contract.
• Schedule: 5x8 shift pattern (five shifts per week, eight hours per shift).
• Patient visit structure: 60-minute evaluations and 30-minute follow-ups.
• Number of positions: 1 position available.

Location Highlights

Lakewood, CO offers proximity to outdoor recreation and urban amenities. It sits adjacent to Denver, about a 15- to 25-minute drive to downtown Denver depending on traffic, and is roughly 20 miles from Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. The area provides access to the Rocky Mountain foothills, with Golden Gate Canyon State Park approximately 25 miles west for hiking and mountain biking. Lakewood is near Clear Creek for rafting and fishing and offers multiple transit options including RTD light rail and bus connections to Denver and surrounding suburbs. The community supports an active, suburban lifestyle with nearby shopping districts, local breweries, and cultural attractions such as Belmar Town Center within a short commute.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to patient care, therefore a comprehensive benefits package is available starting day one.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel Physical Therapist and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Opportunities include travel contracts, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements supported by recruiter resources and career tools.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.