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Littleton, Colorado

Part-Time Physical Therapist or PTA

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$94k

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Job Description

About PT of the Rockies

Physical Therapy of the Rockies is a locally owned, PT-led outpatient clinic in South Metro Denver that pairs advanced clinical expertise, including: osteopractic, vestibular, and McKenzie-certified specialists, with truly individualized, hands-on treatment for everything from back and joint pain to vestibular disorders and injury recovery.

They build every plan around the individual, backing it with evidence-based techniques delivered by a genuinely friendly, encouraging staff. The result is fast access (appointments within 24–48 hours) and a proven track record of getting patients back to being healthy, active, and pain-free.

Compensation Package

This role pays PTs $38-42 an hour and PTAs $28-31/hour. We take mentorship seriously, giving you the support to grow toward the upper end of that range. As you grow your caseload, you'll help more patients and earn more. You won't be figuring it out alone.

Why Clinicians Choose PT of the Rockies

At PT of the Rockies you’ll get more than a job. 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 where you make the calls on patient care
  • A new grad mentoring program that builds up your caseload as you’re ready for it
  • Unlimited continuing education and specialty certifications, no budget cap, no approval process
  • A real path to Clinic Director or another clinical leadership role
  • Reasonable caseloads and flexible scheduling
  • Evidence-based care, backed by the technology and time to deliver it

Life in South Denver

There are physical therapy jobs, and then there are physical therapy careers in a place people love to live.

South Denver doesn't need much of an introduction: the foothills as your backdrop, easy access to Chatfield State Park and Roxborough, world-class hiking and biking minutes from your door, and a laid-back suburban pace without giving up big-city amenities.

With clinics in Littleton and Lakewood, you get South Denver life from wherever makes the most sense for you. Work where you've always wanted to be.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Most of your day is spent directly with patients, planning and delivering hands-on care with the autonomy to treat the way you think is right. That includes:
  • Evaluating patients and building individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
  • Hands-on interventions through manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and specialty modalities
  • Teaching patients and their families about recovery, home exercise, and injury prevention
  • Tracking progress and adjusting plans as patients progress
  • Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care
  • Documenting in line with HIPAA and state and federal rules, using AI tools that cut down on paperwork instead of adding to it

Who We’re Looking For

  • We’re looking for a PT or PTA who genuinely wants to help people move better and wants to keep growing themselves. Ideal candidates have:
  • A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
  • A Colorado physical therapy license, or eligibility for one
  • All experience levels are encouraged to apply
  • Strong communication skills, the kind that put patients at ease
  • Interest in growing into a leadership role down the line
  • Current CPR certification

Job Type: Part-time

  • In person
  • 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

PT of the Rockies Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We don’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status, and we’re committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace.

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Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist or PTA will evaluate patients and deliver individualized, evidence-based manual therapy and therapeutic exercise plans. They will also collaborate with healthcare providers, document patient progress, and educate families on recovery and injury prevention.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent and possess a valid Colorado physical therapy license or eligibility for one. Strong communication skills and current CPR certification are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationEvidence-based practiceDocumentationVestibular rehabilitationMcKenzie method

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (643 salary observations; 1,183 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$94kPhysical Therapy median $70k (middle half $66k–$72k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Colorado vs national$93k median in Colorado$94k nationally (−1%)643 state / 15,296 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$84k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Colorado466 active21,793 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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<$75k
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$75k-80k
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$123k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Health & Rehab Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Kalispell, MT
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited Continuing Education
New Grad Mentoring Program
Clinical Autonomy
Flexible Scheduling
Path to Clinic Director

Living in Littleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$576k≈ 7.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,040/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.