Physical Therapist Assistant-PRN
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| 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 power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Colorado | 488 active | 21,969 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado physical therapist listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 21% offer loan repayment519 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,345 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 |
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