Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - Full time

Location: Aspen, CO

Position Type: Full time

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy treatment. Administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be obtained upon hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered

Pay

• Compensation range: $43.19 – $69.10 per hour
• Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour
• Eligible new hires may qualify for a sign‑on bonus up to $15,000
• Final compensation determined based on qualifications, experience, education, and certifications

Schedule

Work Shift: Days – 10‑hour shifts

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (details available on the website)
• Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance
• Healthcare as low as $46 per month, plus 50% off all AVH services for you and your family
• All preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay
• Virtual and robust mental health resources
• Earn up to 22 days PTO within your first year, with rollover of unused days
• Bereavement leave covering miscarriages, extended family, and pets
• Robust paid medical and family leave; weeks 1‑6 paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury
• Automatic enrollment into a 457(b) plan at 6% with AVH matching 50% of contributions up to 3% of earnings into a 401(a) plan
• AVH contributes 7.5% of annual salary to a Cash Balance Pension Plan in lieu of Social Security
• Housing assistance resources for establishing roots in the Roaring Fork Valley
• Employee referral bonuses
• Discounted ski passes
• Transportation discounts and carpool incentives

Environment and Culture

As a 25‑bed community hospital, Aspen Valley Health blends small‑town warmth with major‑medical‑center expertise. Employees report a strong sense of family, flexibility, challenging work that keeps skills sharp, and high retention rates—better than 90% of other hospitals.