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 as a traveling Physical Therapist 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 Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Outpatient clinic experience preferred, including experience performing 60-minute evaluations and 30-minute follow-up treatment sessions.
• Experience with outpatient documentation, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and delegate/coordinate discipline-specific therapy services.
• Ability to participate in student education and provide appropriate supervision when assigned (preferred).

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient
• Shift Pattern: 5x8 schedule
• Duration: 13 week assignment
• Patients: 60 minute evaluations; 30 minute follow-up sessions

Location Highlights

Lakewood, CO offers convenient access to both urban and outdoor recreation. The city sits adjacent to Denver and is about a 15–25 minute drive to downtown Denver depending on traffic and offers light rail and bus transit options. Visitors and residents can reach Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in roughly 15 minutes for concerts and hiking, and the Mount Falcon and Bear Creek trail systems are within a 20–40 minute drive for mountain biking and hiking. Lakewood provides a suburban lifestyle with numerous parks such as Belmar Park and the Belmar shopping district within local neighborhoods, while Rocky Mountain National Park is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours away for extended outdoor excursions.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We appreciate your responsiveness and commitment to patient care. Benefits include a comprehensive package beginning day one, 24/7 recruiter support, travel and license reimbursement, housing options, and professional development resources.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT and gain assignment flexibility, professional growth opportunities, and the ability to work in varied clinical settings. Choose travel contracts that support career goals while providing continuity of care to patients.

EEO Statement

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. Diversity and inclusion are valued.