Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Wheat Ridge, CO

Complete medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner, including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and payer guidelines. Provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting, typically seeing 2 patients per hour with sessions of 45 minutes or more; initial evaluations and safety patients receive a full hour of one-on-one care.

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Colorado | Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 6-Month Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs, goals, and physician direction
• Provide direct patient care in an outpatient setting, typically seeing 2 patients per hour with sessions of 45 minutes or more; initial evaluations and safety patients receive a full hour of one-on-one care
• Complete medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner, including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and payer guidelines
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients, ensuring design of functional treatment programs that support effective return to community activities
• Serve as an educator to patients, families, students, and coworkers; participate in student programs as assigned, providing appropriate supervision and completing student evaluations
• Adhere to discipline-specific state practice acts, regulatory requirements, and professional codes of conduct; maintain professional licensure in good standing

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in good standing in the state of Colorado
• Ability to complete comprehensive patient evaluations and develop clinically reasoned treatment plans
• Proficiency in medical record documentation compliant with state, federal, and intermediary guidelines
• Commitment to patient and employee safety standards and safe patient handling practices

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting
• Experience supervising or mentoring PT students
• Familiarity with performance improvement methodologies and quality initiatives

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a structured outpatient environment with a focus on comprehensive, individualized patient care and meaningful community reintegration outcomes
• Supportive setting that encourages ongoing professional development and continuing education