Physical Therapist

Salary

$85,525.56 - $102,671.74 Annually

Location

Human Resources - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18508

Division

Human Resources

Department

Physical Therapy Clinic

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

11/22/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

Description / Position Overview

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Physical Therapist

In this position, you'll provide physical therapy services and treatment to City employees both in preventative and injury rehabilitation capacities. This includes case management through accurate evaluation and reassessment of the injured worker with appropriate treatment and documentation and accurate reporting.

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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here:2026 Salary Schedule

This position is designated as a temporary assignment for an anticipated period of 13 months

As a Physical Therapist, you will:

• Determine treatment of injured employees by proper use of modalities
• Provide evaluations in ergonomics, work capacities, and job analyses
• Provide manual therapy including joint mobilization, manual traction techniques, and soft tissue techniques
• Establishes progressive exercise routines with home exercise programs and work conditioning with work simulation tasks for safe return
• Conducts ergonomic evaluations for new employees and as needed for established employees
• Establishes treatment goals and charts patients’ progress
• Schedules patient appointments
• Performs administrative functions including scheduling patients and meetings; charts, files and; conducts and analyzes patient data
• Other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on theCity of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Knowledge of manual therapy techniques including joint mobilization and manual traction techniques and soft tissue techniques including craniosacral therapy, neuromuscular massage, scar massage, myofascial, and TPR
• Knowledge of Ergonomic and job analysis, safe return to work best practices
• AbilitytoEstablish progressive treatment, home exercise programs, and manage treatment plans for patients
• Ability to conduct range of motion (ROM) testing under the American Medical Association (AMA) Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment to determine Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)
• Ability to work closely and maintain a positive relationship with providers and other clinic staff

Minimum Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a physical therapy, health care sciences, or other related field
• Three years of full-time physical therapy experience
• Possess upon hire a Certification as a State Board Certified Physical Therapist
• Posses upon hire Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) certification

Preferred Qualifications

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The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience in Workers' Compensation, Site Evaluations, Colorado Medical Treatment Guidelines and/or Occupational Health

Additional Information

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Please contact City Recruiting at [email protected] for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity

Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE

This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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