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Home Health Physical Therapist – 13-Week Contract in Lakewood, Colorado

Join a collaborative Denver home health team as a Physical Therapist and help patients regain mobility, independence, and confidence at home. This 13-week contract Physical Therapy opportunity is based in Lakewood, Colorado, with visits throughout the Denver metro area and surrounding communities. Located near the foothills west of Denver, Lakewood offers scenic mountain views, abundant parks and trails, and convenient access to the culture, dining, and outdoor recreation of the greater Denver area.

Physical Therapist Job Details

• Position: Home Health Physical Therapist
• Healthcare Setting: Home health
• Location: Lakewood, Colorado, with coverage across the Denver metro area and surrounding counties
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,880–$2,020
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 31, 2027
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; approximately 40 hours per week
• Shifts: 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• On-Call: None
• Coverage Area: Douglas, Jefferson, Arapahoe, Adams, Boulder, Weld, Broomfield, and the Denver metro area

Home Health Physical Therapist Requirements

• Current Colorado Physical Therapist license; compact licensure accepted where applicable
• At least 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, with home health experience required
• Experience completing OASIS assessments and home health documentation
• Experience using HCHB or a comparable home health documentation system
• Knowledge of home health exercise programming and individualized therapeutic interventions
• Strong communication, organization, clinical judgment, and time-management skills
• Ability to travel independently between patient homes throughout the assigned service area

Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients in their homes or other approved settings and identify functional, mobility, and safety needs
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician-approved plans of care
• Provide therapeutic exercises, mobility training, balance activities, and functional interventions
• Teach and motivate patients and caregivers to support progress with activities of daily living and home exercise programs
• Assess the need for adaptive equipment and promote its safe and effective use
• Complete OASIS assessments and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in HCHB
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, aides, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide clinical supervision and oversight to Physical Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides as assigned
• Manage a weekly productivity expectation of approximately 30 points while maintaining high-quality patient care

Apply now for this home health Physical Therapist contract opportunity in Lakewood and the Denver metro area. Join a team dedicated to helping Colorado patients live safely and independently at home.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.