Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$45-$48/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: Center at Lincoln - PARKER, CO, Salary Range: $45.00 - $48.00Hourly, The Center at Lincoln is seeking compassionate PTs with a desire to make a difference in the lives of patients in our Skilled Nursing Facility.
Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and contribute to providing high-quality care to our patients. We offer a fun, fast-paced environment in rehabilitation. This is not a long-term care patient environment. If you are not licensed in CO, we will help you navigate getting licensed in a new state! Please inquire within!
Why Join Our Team? We offer a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas Excellent pay Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Costco, Sam's Club, Amazon Prime or Walmart plus memberships Referral programs Generous PTO Package Employer 401k Matching with up to 4% Employer Match Available Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits offered almost immediately (waiting period waived Duties and
Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to standards of practice as well as State standards Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically obtainable Work closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goals Verify patient information and confirm purpose of treatment Monitor each movement to ensure the patient is performing them properly to avoid new/further injuries Effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans Chart appropriately and daily, to include therapy notes, treatment times and labor hours. Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions Must utilize good body mechanics at all times Must be able to make safe, independent decisions when circumstances arise Must be knowledgeable of physical therapy policies and procedures as well as the laws and regulations Understands and complies with company policies Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients Must utilize good body mechanics at all times Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance Must have excellent customer service, clinical skill, and communication and positive attitude Be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds, safely transfer patients, and participate in staff training related to safe patient handling Must be able to work effectively and productively Care Plan and Assessment Functions Assists in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the therapy needs of each patient Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities
Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations to assess patient mobility, strength, and functional levels. Collaborate with the care team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans while maintaining accurate daily therapy documentation.
Requirements
Must be a licensed Physical Therapist or willing to obtain a Colorado license. Requires the ability to lift at least 35 pounds, demonstrate safe patient handling, and possess strong clinical and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (547 salary observations; 1,423 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$100k | Physical Therapy median $77k (middle half $70k–$100k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Colorado vs national | $93k median in Colorado | $94k nationally (about the same)547 state / 12,288 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$94k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Colorado | 480 active | 21,816 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Colorado physical therapist listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 21% offer loan repayment510 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,999 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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