Practice Somewhere You Want to Build a Life

Imagine building your PT career somewhere U.S. News & World Report just named the #3 Best Place to Live in the entire country. Colorado Springs offers physical therapists a rare combination: a thriving, growing economy paired with a lower cost of living than most major metros, plus a backyard that includes Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, and hundreds of miles of trails right outside the clinic door. As Olympic City USA, the region also draws a deep, athletic patient population that keeps clinical work varied and engaging.

Many therapists move here for the lifestyle and stay because the career growth matches it. You'll join a practice where mentorship is real, caseloads are manageable, and there's a clear path toward clinical leadership as you grow. This is a place where the city's own momentum and your career's momentum can build together.

About Strive Physical Therapy

Strive PT is a physical therapist-owned outpatient practice. That means clinicians have a real voice in patient care and the clinic culture. We invest in our therapists because confident, supported clinicians produce the best outcomes.

You’ll join a team where mentorship is part of the job, collaboration is real, and professional growth is encouraged. Our clinics consistently rank in the top tier nationally for patient outcomes, and we prioritize creating a work environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

The Physical Therapy Career You Want

You’ll spend most of your time directly with patients, designing and delivering hands-on care. Key responsibilities include:

• Evaluating patients and creating individualized, evidence-based treatment plans

• Providing interventions such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and specialty modalities

• Educating patients and families on exercises, recovery, and injury prevention

• Tracking progress and adjusting plans as patients advance

• Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care

• Maintaining clear documentation in line with HIPAA and state/federal rules using state-of-the-art AI technology

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a PT who is passionate about helping patients move better and grow professionally. We can accommodate Full-Time, Part-Time or PRN. Ideal candidates have:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Colorado

• New graduates are encouraged to apply. Experience is a plus, not a requirement

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Motivation to grow into leadership opportunities

• Current CPR certification

Compensation Package

This position starts at $80,000+ annually, with bonuses that reward the work you put into your career. The benefits package is built to actually matter to clinicians at this stage of their career:

• $10,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over 5 years, paid monthly

• Unlimited continuing education funds plus a $500 travel stipend, starting at 90 days

• Medical insurance with the employer covering roughly 75% of your premium, plus an HSA option with employer contributions

• 401(k) with an employer match that is immediately vested

• Dental and vision coverage available

• Short-term disability and life insurance options

• 17 days of PTO in year one, growing with tenure

• License reimbursement and tuition reimbursement

• Referral bonus program

• Relocation assistance available

• Virtual urgent care available 24/7

• A clear path to leadership for those who want it

Where Great Clinicians Go Further

At Strive Physical Therapy, you’ll get more than a paycheck—you’ll get a career path, mentorship, and the chance to work in one of the country’s most beautiful regions. Some highlights:

• Clinical autonomy: Make real decisions about patient care

• Mentorship & professional growth:

  • Tailored New Grad Mentoring program with strategic caseload build-up

  • Unlimited continuing education and specialty certifications. Design your career, following your passions.

• Leadership opportunities: Path to Clinic Director or advanced clinical roles

• Supportive culture: Teams that genuinely care about each other and their patients

• Work-life balance: Reasonable caseloads, flexible scheduling, PTO

• Lifestyle advantage: Live and play in Colorado, surrounded by hiking, skiing, fishing, and biking

Physical Requirements

You’ll need to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds

• Stand, bend, reach, and use fine motor skills regularly

• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and therapeutic exercises

Equal Opportunity Employer

Strive Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Check Us Out

Learn more at https://strivept.net