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Thornton, Colorado

Physical Therapist Assistant-PRN

Physical Therapist AssistantIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$35-$38/hr

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Job Description

Skylake Post Acute is Hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)!

Schedule: PRN weekend coverage

Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives? At Skylake Post Acute in Thornton, Colorado, we are searching for passionate and dedicated professionals to become part of our family. As one of the largest skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in Colorado, we pride ourselves on being the top choice for rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled nursing care.

What to Expect

Provide physical therapy services within scope of practice

Why Skylake Post Acute?

  • Competitive pay
  • Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
  • 401k with match (Full-time only)
  • Paid Time Off (Full-time only)
  • Sick Leave
  • Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
  • Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
  • Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Successful Candidates

  • Current, unencumbered Physical Therapist Assistant license - required
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited 2-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
  • One (1) year experience preferred in post-acute care or related setting preferred

Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

LTC/SNF experience a plus!

Rate Range: $35- $38/hour

Ready to Make a Difference?

After applying, click the link below to book a convenient time to talk or contact Andrea, our Regional Recruiter, at 720-967-7787, calendly.com

Join us at Skylake Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to residents within the scope of practice. Ensure high-quality rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a post-acute setting.

Requirements

Must hold a current, unencumbered Physical Therapist Assistant license and be a graduate of an accredited 2-year college program. One year of experience in post-acute care or a related setting is preferred.

Key Skills

Patient Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Colorado, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (532 salary observations; 1,287 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 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 ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k 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
Colorado vs national$93k median in Colorado$94k nationally (about the same)532 state / 12,688 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$74k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Colorado488 active21,969 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado physical therapist listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 21% offer loan repayment519 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,101 in the last 30 days4,345 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs
1
$67k
5
$75k-85k
0
$85k-95k
1
$96k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 8 employers
CME allowance
73%
401k / retirement match
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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EmpowerMe Wellness · Longmont, Colorado

$39-$48/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant - Part-time

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$26-$35/hr
#3

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

$30-$33/hr
#4

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$23-$26/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • Includes weekends
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About PACS

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
401k with match (Full-time only)
Paid Time Off (Full-time only)
Sick Leave
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

Living in Thornton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$467k
Typical market rent
$1,894/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.