Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Denver CO
Listed compensation
$60K–$75K /yr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Denver CO
$60,000–$75,000 + Bonus Potential | 4.5-Day Workweek | Full Benefits
Build patient relationships, help people regain mobility, and start your weekend early. Our growing multidisciplinary practice in Denver, CO is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant for a full-time, outpatient position.
Work alongside physical therapists, medical providers, massage therapists, and acupuncturists in a collaborative environment focused on relieving pain and restoring function.
Why Join Us?
$60,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience
Bonus Compensation Potential
Monday–Friday schedule, with office hours ending at 1 p. m. Fridays
- No weekends
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- PTO, holiday pay, and sick time
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Responsibilities
- Provide treatment under the PT’s plan of care for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
- Guide therapeutic exercises to improve strength, mobility, and function.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate with the treating PT and care team.
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation.
- Create a welcoming patient experience and build relationships throughout treatment.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Active Colorado PTA license
- Outpatient orthopedic experience
- At least 2,000 hours of PTA clinical experience
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, patient-focused approach
- Join a supportive team where your work helps patients return to the activities they love. Apply today by sending your resume
- HCRC Staffing
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (493 salary observations; 1,268 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 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 ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $75k | Physical Therapy median $70k (middle half $66k–$73k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Colorado vs national | $93k median in Colorado | $93k nationally (−1%)493 state / 11,826 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$73k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Colorado | 452 active | 21,715 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Colorado Physical Therapist listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 20% offer loan repayment485 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Healthcare Recruitment Counselors | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index136 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Denver CO at Healthcare Recruitment Counselors a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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