Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,089 to $2,289 per week in Pueblo, CO

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join this traveling Physical Therapist role in Pueblo, CO (Home Health) where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll 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 PT license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience performing home health physical therapy evaluations and treatments based on physician orders/referrals.
• Ability to complete comprehensive evaluations using appropriate assessment tools and to establish measurable goals and treatment plans.
• Experience documenting evaluations, treatments, and billing in required formats and timelines in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ability to supervise PT assistants and therapy aides in accordance with state practice act.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within assigned counties. Counties covered: Pueblo, Fremont, Crowley, Custer, El Paso, Otero, Bent, Huerfano, Las Animas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent with point-of-care documentation systems. (Preferred)
• Prior home health experience. (Preferred)
• Experience consulting with medical providers regarding patient evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge. (Preferred)

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 0800-1700.
• Work Days: Monday-Friday.
• Productivity expectation: 30 points per week.
• Mileage reimbursement provided.
• Candidate may be required to cover patients across multiple counties listed in minimum requirements.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We value your commitment to impacting others. Benefits include full medical options, 401k matching plan, 24/7 recruiter support, competitive referral bonuses, travel and license reimbursement, and housing options where applicable.

Impacting Patient Care

Perform physical therapy evaluations and treatments based on physician orders. Complete comprehensive evaluations, develop measurable goals, and implement treatment plans to maximize patient independence and function. Reassess patient progress regularly and modify treatment as needed. Communicate patient needs and progress to the treatment team, physicians, and families. Recommend and assist in securing adaptive equipment. Maintain compliance with company policies, HIPAA, and applicable laws. Participate in staff development and obtain continuing education as required.

Location Highlights

Pueblo offers a mix of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within easy reach. The historic Arkansas Riverwalk is in downtown Pueblo and is about a 5-minute drive from central neighborhoods, providing waterfront trails and seasonal festivals. Pueblo is approximately 45 miles south of Colorado Springs and about 110 miles south of Denver, enabling day trips to Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. Locally, Lake Pueblo State Park is within a 20- to 30-minute drive for boating, fishing, and hiking. The Steelworks Museum and the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Urban Park offer cultural and family-friendly activities, supporting a suburban lifestyle with outdoor access and regional transit connections via major highways.

EEO Statement

This employer is 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.